R. Kelly Arrested on Child Pornography and Other Federal Charges in Chicago

Embattled R&B singer R.Kelly, 52, was arrested in Chicago by New York police detectives and investigators from the Department of Homeland Security Thursday night while walking his dog. “The counts include child porn, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice,”  U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Joseph Fitzpatrick said, according to the Associated Press. This marks

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Embattled R&B singer R.Kelly, 52, was arrested in Chicago by New York police detectives and investigators from the Department of Homeland Security Thursday night while walking his dog.

“The counts include child porn, enticement of a minor and obstruction of justice,”  U.S. Attorney’s Office spokesman Joseph Fitzpatrick said, according to the Associated Press.

The singer reportedly hopes to be released after a bail hearing early next week, Greenberg said.

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