Inside the R. Kelly Trial: Blackmail, Herpes, and Enablers

The first witness to testify said Kelly choked her until she passed out—and then spit on her when she woke up.

Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

Published Aug. 18 2021 11:54AM EDT 

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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