Vancouver Sun

R. KELLY FREED ON BAIL IN SEX ABUSE CASE

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CHICAGO R&B singer R. Kelly has been released from jail in Chicago, three days after being booked on charges alleging that he sexually abused four women, including three who were minors at the time.

Kelly’s release Monday came hours after his lawyer pleaded not guilty on his behalf to all 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse that the singer faces.

Cook County Sheriff ’s Office spokeswoma­n Sophia Ansari said that Kelly posted his $100,000 bail after spending the weekend in jail.

Kelly walked by a large media contingent without speaking and was ushered into a black vehicle that was waiting. The vehicle then drove off.

The 52-year-old Grammyawar­d winner has denied wrongdoing and his lawyer has said he’s confident that Kelly will be vindicated.

He was arrested Friday on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four females, three of whom were minors.

The recording artist has been trailed for decades by allegation­s that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves. Kelly has consistent­ly denied any sexual misconduct, and he was acquitted of child pornograph­y charges in 2008.

Attorney Michael Avenatti, who said he represents two Kelly victims, said his legal team gave prosecutor­s a second video Monday that he alleges shows Kelly sexually abused a minor.

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