Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault and sexual abuse involving minors that some readers may find disturbing.
R. Kelly is facing more criminal charges. In a superseding indictment against Kelly—filed today (March 13) in a Brooklyn federal court and viewed by Pitchfork—Kelly is accused of transporting a minor (identified as “Jane Doe #5”) across state lines “with intent [to] engage in sexual activity.” In addition, Kelly is accused of coercing the minor into sexual activity and transmitting herpes to her.
Kelly’s actions allegedly occurred in 2015. R. Kelly is facing federal charges in Chicago, in addition to the federal charges in Brooklyn and state charges in Illinois and Minnesota.
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