R Kelly formally appeals to Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence
Summary
R Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to reduce his 31-year prison sentence for crimes including racketeering and sex trafficking. The request is currently being reviewed by the Department of Justice but is not a request for a full pardon.Key Facts
- R Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in 2021 for leading a criminal group involved in illegal sexual activities.
- In 2022, he received an additional 20-year sentence for child abuse images and child enticement, mostly served at the same time as the first sentence.
- His total combined sentence is 31 years, and he is in a North Carolina federal prison until 2046.
- The singer’s lawyer, Beau Brindley, has been asking President Trump to reduce the sentence for over a year.
- A formal application for commutation (sentence reduction) is currently pending with the Department of Justice.
- In 2025, Kelly’s lawyer requested his early release on home detention, claiming threats against his life in prison; this request was denied.
- R Kelly has denied the charges against him.
- Support information is provided for those affected by sexual abuse.
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