Thursday, March 28, 2024

R. Kelly’s Attorney Says Accusers Are ‘Disgruntled’ and ‘Looking for Their 15 Minutes of TMZ Fame’ [VIDEO]


*As previously reported, Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary has Prosecutors in Chicago and Atlanta seeking information from any potential victims or witnesses of the alleged sexual and physical abuse by the R&B singer.

But a criminal defense attorney representing R. Kelly says there are “no facts” to back up the allegations.

“It’s a bunch of disgruntled people looking for their 15 minutes of TMZ fame,” attorney Steve Greenberg told CBS News.

Meanwhile, the district attorney’s office in Fulton County, Ga., reportedly began conducting interviews with potential victims and witnesses after the airing of the doc last week, according to the lawyer for a couple who say the singer is holding their daughter against her will.

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DETROIT, MI – FEBRUARY 21: R. Kelly performs at Little Caesars Arena on February 21, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

“I believe that all of these women did exactly what they wanted to do. Because now there’s some hashtag, that’s not going to change,” Greenberg said, referring to the #MeToo movement.

“I haven’t heard from a prosecutor’s office. I have never heard from an attorney for a victim or an alleged victim. I haven’t heard from anyone because there’s no facts to back up these claims,” he added.

Authorities in Chicago say that Kelly is not currently under investigation for sexual misconduct.

“There is nothing more important to CPD than integrity, accountability and the highest of professional standards,” the Chicago Police Department said in a statement. “While we do not have any current complaints of misconduct, we strongly encourage anyone who may have information related to the domestic violence allegations or who suspect or have information about wrongdoing on the part of officers to please contact Internal Affairs or the external Office of Police Accountability or Chicago Inspector General’s Office so these matters can be independently investigated.”

In related news, R. Kelly is also said to be gutted that other musicians are now distancing themselves from him. Most recently, Lady Gaga announced she’s removing the song she performed with him from streaming platforms.

 

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