Will R. Kelly Survivors Finally Get Justice?

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🗓️ 24 August 2021

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Celebrated R&B star R. Kelly is accused of using his music empire to sexually exploit women and minors for decades. Currently on trial in New York, the singer also faces federal charges in Illinois, and state charges in both Illinois and Minnesota. But will Kelly finally be brought to justice? And if he is, what took so long? Guest: Jim DeRogatis, co-host of Sound Opinions and the author of Soulless: The Case Against R. Kelly. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Dear Prudence—and you’ll be supporting the work we do here on What Next. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:28.3	Hey everyone.
0:29.3	Just a heads up that we are talking about the Arkelly trial
0:31.7	in this episode.
0:32.8	That means you're going to be hearing about sexual abuse
0:34.9	and assault.
0:36.4	You'll also hear a few expletives.
0:38.5	Okay, onto the show.
0:44.6	Jim DeVogades has always wanted to be a music journalist.
0:48.4	You can tell he's a fan just by looking at his tattooed arms.
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