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R. Kelly<\/span><\/p>\n Bail Set at $1 Million<\/span><\/p>\n In Sexual Abuse Case<\/span><\/p>\n Breaking News<\/span><\/p>\n Greenberg also says R. Kelly should be able to bond out, but it might take a while because his financial situation is complicated \u2026 and it\u2019s Saturday. As far as R. Kelly\u2019s defense, Greenberg says he\u2019s not ready to divulge info about that yet because he\u2019s in the process of reviewing all the evidence.<\/p>\n He did raise eyebrows at the end of his Q&A, though, when he said about R. Kelly \u2014 \u201cHe\u2019s a rock star, he doesn\u2019t have to have nonconsensual sex.\u201d<\/p>\n 11:35 AM PT<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0Cook County District Attorney Kim Foxx<\/strong> just gave more details of the alleged sex crimes to the press outside the courtroom, and says 2 of the 4 alleged victims turned in physical evidence \u2014 shirts with R. Kelly\u2019s semen on them \u2014 to prosecutors.<\/p>\n Avenatti also spoke to reporters and started by blasting R. Kelly\u2019s lawyer, Steven Greenberg<\/strong>. Avenatti says Greenberg has referred to all of the alleged victims as \u201cliars\u201d and insists the new sex tape is the same as the one from 2008, which Avenatti says is a lie.<\/p>\n He also claims R. Kelly\u2019s handlers were at the courthouse to keep Azriel Clary\u2019s parents away from her and believes Azriel has been brainwashed. Prosecutors laid out the details of R. Kelly\u2019s 4 separate indictments Saturday at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in\u00a0Cook County, and requested the R&B singer not be granted bail \u2026 but the judge disagreed and set bail at $250k for each indictment.<\/p>\n The judge also ordered Kelly to surrender his passport.<\/p>\n R. Kelly\u2019s lawyer reportedly said the singer\u2019s finances are a mess, so he can\u2019t bond out just yet. However, a source close to Kelly tells us he\u2019ll be able to gather up $100k soon and post bail. If he does, he\u2019ll be released from jail ahead of his trial.<\/p>\n As we reported \u2026 R. Kelly\u00a0surrendered to police<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in Chicago Friday night, turning himself in at a police station after being charged with sexual abuse of 4 girls, at least 3 of whom were minors.<\/p>\n Prosecutors hit R. Kelly with 10 counts of\u00a0aggravated criminal sexual abuse Friday morning, and 9 of the 10 counts<\/strong><\/a> involve alleged victims ranging in age from 13 to 16 years old. There are 4 alleged victims in total, and according to the criminal complaint<\/strong><\/a> \u2026 the graphic allegations include oral and vaginal sex with a girl between the ages of 13 and 17.<\/p>\n Attorney Michael Avenatti<\/strong><\/a> \u2014\u00a0\ufeffsays he\u2019s representing at least 1 of the alleged victims in the R. Kelly indictment \u2014 was on hand for Saturday\u2019s court hearing. He arrived with\u00a0the parents of Azriel Clary<\/strong><\/a>, one of R. Kelly\u2019s alleged sex slaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Both Azriel and Joycelyn Savage<\/strong> \u2014 another one of R. Kelly\u2019s alleged sex slaves \u2014 were inside the courtroom for the hearing \u2026 but it\u2019s unclear if they had any contact with their parents.<\/p>\n As we reported \u2026 Avenatti also claims\u00a0the new sex tape<\/strong><\/a> he turned over to prosecutors shows R. Kelly engaging in sex acts with a 14-year-old girl. He released images from the video Friday, showing what appears to be R. Kelly.\u00a0<\/p>\n Originally published \u2014 11:15 AM PST<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"Attorney\"](\"https:\/\/etrafficlane.com\/newline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/R.-Kelly039s-Bail-Set-at-1-Million-in-Sexual-Abuse-Case.jpg\" "\\"Attorney\\"")
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1:15 PM PT<\/strong> \u2014 As we told you \u2026 Joycelyn Savage<\/strong> and Azriel Clary<\/strong> were both in the courtroom for R. Kelly, and were reportedly sitting in the first row reserved for friends and family during his hearing. The women are allegedly the singer\u2019s \u201csex slaves,\u201d but both have denied that. They were seen holding hands entering court together.<\/p>\n![\"John](\"https:\/\/etrafficlane.com\/newline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1550958903_221_R.-Kelly039s-Bail-Set-at-1-Million-in-Sexual-Abuse-Case.jpg\" "\\"John")
12:25 PM PT<\/strong> \u2014 TMZ\u2019s obtained a courtroom sketch of R. Kelly and his lawyer, along with the State\u2019s Attorney, in front of\u00a0Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr.<\/p>\n![\"Kim](\"https:\/\/etrafficlane.com\/newline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1550958903_517_R.-Kelly039s-Bail-Set-at-1-Million-in-Sexual-Abuse-Case.jpg\" "\\"Kim")
12:00 PM PT<\/strong> \u2014 R. Kelly\u2019s lawyer just had a heated exchange with a reporter, who called him out for allegedly misquoting one of the victims. The lawyer shot back and accused the guy of trying to sell books, and that\u2019s when it got really testy \u2026 and an F-bomb was dropped.<\/p>\n![\"Leighton](\"https:\/\/etrafficlane.com\/newline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/1544400155_132_Cardi-B-Now-Rapping-About-Divorce-Says-Offset-Split-is-No-Publicity-Stunt.jpg\" "\\"Leighton")
R. Kelly<\/strong><\/a> just appeared before the judge, who set his bail at $1 million \u2026 meaning the singer can be released \u2014 but only if he can afford it.<\/p>\n![\"Michael](\"https:\/\/etrafficlane.com\/newline\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/1550958903_114_R.-Kelly039s-Bail-Set-at-1-Million-in-Sexual-Abuse-Case.jpg\" "\\"Michael")
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