R. Kelly’s Lawyer Demands A New Trial, Here's Why

02/08/2023

He was found guilty on multiple charges, including child pornography.

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Florida College Board Revises AP African American Studies Curriculum And Adds ‘Black Conservatism’

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House Republicans Disband the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

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Cam Newton Excluded From NFL Tribute To Black QBs

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The U.S. Department of Justice To Review Memphis Police After Tyre Nichols' Killing

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Nine-Year-Old Child Prodigy Makes History By Graduating From Online High School

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R. Kelly’s Lawyer Demands A New Trial, Here's Why

Kelly is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty in a Chicago federal court of producing child pornography and enticing girls for sex.
02/08/2023
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Leonard ‘Raheem’ Taylor Executed Despite Serious Disputes Of His Guilt; Leaves Emotional Final Words

The Missouri man denied he was even in the state when his girlfriend and her three children were killed, and many others backed him.
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LeBron James Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s NBA All-Time Scoring Record

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Harvard Faculty Speak Out Against AP African American Studies Ban

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Emmett Till's Relative Files Lawsuit Demanding Arrest Of Woman Who Fatally Accused Him

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College Board Hits Back at Florida Criticism of AP African American Studies Course

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Michigan State University Shooting: Police Have ‘No Idea’ of Suspect's Motive

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I Go Hard For My Block

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