R. Kelly (UPDATE)
(Chicago, IL) — The evidence is piling up against R&B singer R. Kelly. A second videotape has apparently been turned over to prosecutors by defense attorney Michael Avenatti. It allegedly shows R. Kelly sexually assaulting an underage girl. At a courthouse in Chicago, Avenatti says the video leaves “no question as to Mr. Kelly’s guilt” on the tape that is approximately 55-minutes long. Avenatti says his team has been meeting with additional witnesses who recall a “decades-long system of abuse” from Kelly. Avenatti says this conduct is “outrageous” and his team has been investigating the matter since April of last year. Kelly pleaded not guilty in court today to 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, three of whom were minors.
Prosecutor Talks About Kraft Charges
(West Palm Beach, FL) — Florida officials are giving more details on the prostitution charges against New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft. Palm Beach state attorney Dave Aronberg said Kraft could either surrender to police in person or his attorney may make other arrangements with the state. An arrest warrant for soliciting a prostitute was issued for Kraft last week as part of a human trafficking investigation. Kraft is charged with two misdemeanor offenses, which will likely result in minimal or no punishment in court.
Trump Campaign Staffer Says Trump Tried To Kiss Her
A former campaign staffer is accusing Donald Trump of inappropriate contact during the 2016 presidential campaign. Alva Johnson claims Trump kissed her on the side of her mouth without her consent in August of 2016. She has filed a lawsuit in Florida and is seeking unspecified damages for emotional pain and suffering. The White House rejects the allegations.