R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 new charges in his sexual assault and sexual abuse case, his attorney Steve Greenberg said following a court hearing in Chicago.
R. Kelly faces new and more serious charges in sexual abuse case"It's the same evidence. We expect the same result," Greenberg told reporters after Thursday morning's hearing.Kelly remains free on bonds totaling $1 million that were set in February. The next status hearing in his case is scheduled for June 26.
Those charges included not only aggravated criminal sexual abuse but also more serious charges: aggravated criminal sexual assault, a Class X felony; and criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.Read MoreA person convicted of Class X felonies generally can be sentenced to up to 30 years in prison, according to Illinois law. Class 1 and 2 felonies generally carry lower maximum penalties.Kelly, 52, has vehemently denied any allegations of sexual misconduct.
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