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R. Kelly put on suicide watch at Brooklyn’s federal jail

NEW YORK — R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at Brooklyn’s federal jail following his 30-year sentence for sex trafficking — and his lawyer says the disgraced R&B star has no business being there.

Tribune News Service

R Kelly placed on suicide watch after being sentenced for sex trafficking, lawyer says

The disgraced R&B singer’s legal team says he’s not suicidal, but was put on watch for ‘punitive reasons’

The Independent UK

Colombia extradites accused drug cartel leader's sister to U.S

Colombia on Friday extradited to the United States a sister of accused major drug cartel leader Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel, to face drug trafficking charges, the national police said.

Reuters

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R Kelly sentencing - live: R&B singer on suicide watch after getting 30 years in prison for sex trafficking

Prosecutors had called 25 years behind bars in order to ‘protect the public’

The Independent UK

Prosecutors: 'Tiger King' star trafficked endangered animals

Federal prosecutors in South Carolina say “Tiger King” star Bhagavan “Doc” Antle has been charged with buying or selling endangered lemurs, cheetahs, and a chimpanzee without the proper paperwork

The Independent UK

Families of murdered women and trans Argentinians ensure their voices are not silenced

A visual project documents relatives, siblings, parents and friends of victims of gender-based crimes in Argentina

WEKU

Arrested Malaysian wanted for worldwide wildlife trafficking

A 58-year-old Malaysian man was arrested in Bangkok on Wednesday for alleged worldwide wildlife trafficking and will be extradited to the United States, police said.

Bangkok Post

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Texas migrant deaths: Suspected driver charged with human trafficking

The suspected driver of an abandoned lorry which was packed with “stacks of bodies” in Texas has been charged with human trafficking.

Evening Standard

Singer R. Kelly Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison For Sex Trafficking, Racketeering

Robert Sylvester Kelly, popularly known as R. Kelly, was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday following a conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges last year.

Benzinga

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison over sex trafficking charges

He was faced by seven of his victims in court today, who all spoke of his “deplorable and inexplicable” abuse

Chronicle Live

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex crimes

US singer was convicted last year in sex trafficking case after several survivors came forward with stories of abuse.

Al Jazeera

Cocaine courier jailed over $104k back seat bust, 'dirty' cash

The aspiring real estate agent, who already had a drug trafficking conviction on his criminal record, will spend at least 15 months behind bars.

The Canberra Times

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years on sexual abuse charges

R&B singer, 55, was found guilty in September of sex trafficking and racketeering on nine counts involving women, girls and boys

The Guardian - US

R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering conviction

Mr Kelly was convicted on nine charges in 2021

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The Independent UK

Singer R Kelly sentenced to 30 years for racketeering and sex trafficking

The former 90s superstar was branded ‘the pied piper of R&B’ as he came face to face with several of his victims.

WEKU

R. Kelly is sentenced to 30 years in prison

The R&B star was convicted in New York last year of sexual exploitation of a child, bribery, sex trafficking and racketeering.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois launches statewide gun trace database to combat illegal firearm trafficking

Crime Gun Connect will compile data about weapons from departments across the state.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Now hold Epstein and Maxwell’s powerful friends accountable, says sex trafficking victim

NEW YORK — At her New York sentencing Tuesday, Ghislaine Maxwell addressed victims who had suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and herself, telling them she hoped her conviction would provide them closure.

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The National (Scotland)

Prince Andrew spotted grinning as he faces being 'one of FBI's next targets'

PRINCE Andrew has been spotted for the first time since his associate Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison over sex trafficking…

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case

Kelly is also just weeks away from another trial on charges that could carry even heavier penalties. Kelly’s child pornography and obstruction of justice trial in Chicago’s federal courthouse is set to begin Aug. 15.

Daily Mirror

Inside Ghislaine Maxwell's brutal new jail which inspired Orange is the New Black

Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, will spend 20 of her twilight years in jail after trafficking girls and young women across state lines to have sex with her child-abusing boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein and his mega-rich pals

Evening Standard

R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison after sex trafficking conviction

Prosecutors said the singer demonstrated a “callous disregard” for his victims and showed no remorse

The Guardian - UK

No one but Ghislaine Maxwell is to blame for her revolting crimes

Jailed for 20 years yesterday, she was a wicked, greedy and depraved criminal that no childhood troubles can excuse, says documentary film-maker Dorothy Byrne

ABC News

Former R&B star R Kelly facing sentencing over sex trafficking conviction

Kelly is one of the most prominent figures tried on sex charges during the #MeToo movement, with accusations dating back decades.

The Independent UK

R&B hitmaker R. Kelly due in court for sex abuse sentencing

R. Kelly is being sentenced in a sex trafficking case that could put him behind bars for years

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