CHICAGO—R. Kelly was charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse on Feb. 22, after decades of lurid rumors and allegations that the R&B star was sexually abusing women and underage girls.
Tandra Simonton, spokeswoman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, confirmed to The Associated Press the charges had been filed against the 52-year-old Grammy winner but declined to say the specific number. Media reports said there were 10 counts, at least some involving underage victim or victims.
