R Kelly trial set to begin in New York – BBC News

The trial of the Grammy-winning US singer R Kelly is set to begin at a US federal court in New York on Wednesday.

The R&B star is accused of racketeering, sexual abuse and bribery; charges which he has denied.

Some of the allegations made against the singer – full name Robert Sylvester Kelly – date back more than two decades.

If he is convicted on all counts he could face 10 years to life in prison.

Kelly is best known for hits including Ignition (Remix), I Believe I Can Fly, Bump n’ Grind and If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time.

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