R. Kelly's Appeal Rejected, 20-Year Sentence Upheld by Chicago Appeals Court

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed R. Kelly's 20-year sentence for child sex crimes, dismissing his statute of limitations defense.

The federal appeals court in Chicago ruled against R. Kelly's appeal, maintaining his 20-year sentence for child pornography and enticement of minors.
Kelly's defense argued the statute of limitations should apply, but the court affirmed the current laws allowing charges while an accuser is still alive.
Despite the appeal, Kelly's attorney plans to seek a U.S. Supreme Court review and pursue further appellate remedies.
Kelly is concurrently serving a 30-year sentence in New York for racketeering and sex trafficking, with both sentences to run simultaneously.
The court's decision highlights a long history of attempts by Kelly to evade legal consequences for his actions against underage girls.