BREAKING: R. Kelly sentened to 20 years in prison in Chicago sex crimes case

And these are the, this is the time for his crimes in Chicago. He will serve 228 months concurrent, concurrent or at the same time as his 30-year New York sentencing, 12 months outside of it. This just came down here at the Dirksen Federal Building. You'll recall, R. Kelly already serving 30 years for federal racketeering from a case in New York. And now the judge handing down that sentence in court today. It was a very emotional day.

We did hear from the victims who read some impact statements. R. Kelly was convicted here in Chicago back in September on three counts of producing child pornography and three counts of enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity. The victims in their impact statements described the abuse, the endure calling Kelly, quote, abusive and dominating, and a child predator. They talked about the shame and trauma they continue to feel. So again, judge handing down his sentence this morning, 228 months concurrent to his New York sentencing, which means it will happen at the same time, and then 12 consecutive months outside of that sentencing.

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