R. Kelly has tested positive for COVID-19 while in a Brooklyn federal jail.The singer stood trial last September for racketeering, bribery and violating the Mann Act, which criminalises the transportation of any woman or girl across state lines for “immoral” purposes, such as illegal sexual activity.
Kelly was found guilty of all the charges against him and has been in jail ever since, ahead of sentencing on May 4, 2022.Kelly could face life behind bars for his crimes, and will face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison.He initially had until today (February 3) to appeal the convictions, but because of his positive coronavirus test, U.S.
District Judge Ann M. Donnelly ruled on Tuesday (February 1) that he can have an additional two weeks. According to Rolling Stone, he now has until February 17.We look forward to sharing our post-trial motions on February 17, 2022!
Thank you for supporting R.Kelly— Jennifer Bonjean (@jenniferbonjean) February 1, 2022Writing in a letter to the court, Kelly’s new lawyer Jennifer Bonjean said: “It is vitally important that Mr.