Glamsquad reports that disgraced American singer, R. Kelly is engaged despitee the countless women who have come forth to testify against him.
R.Kelly is engaged
According to court documents, the R&B star who bagged 30 years in prison following his conviction last year on racketeering and sex crimes is engaged to his long-time girlfriend and the alleged victim, Joycelyn Savage.
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In a letter written to the judge ahead of R. Kelly’s sentencing, obtained by AllHipHop, Joycelyn identifies herself as Robert Kelly’s fiancée.
In her plea for leniency, Joycelyn insists she has wrongly been portrayed as a victim by the government and that R. Kelly is the best thing that’s ever happened to her.
She wrote,
“My relationship with Robert is amazing. Hes the best thing thats ever happened to me. We have a very special connection and are deeply in love. I still support Robert to this day because I love him and will always be here to support him.”
“Robert is not the monster that the government has described him to be. The Robert I know is very sweet, gentle, and kind. At the end of the day, he has always made sure that Im taken care of and any other women he was with as well.”
However, this did not go down well with her family. Reports reveal that theyspoke out on 29th June, the day the R.Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison but didn’t mention that she is engaged to the singer.
According to CBS 46, attorney Gerald A. Griggs released a statement saying,
“Joycelyn Savage’s parents are delighted with the verdict handed down today by Judge Donnelly. They hope it will continue to send a strong message that sexual predators will be punished.” for their illegal behavior.”
He added:
“It is their continued hope to reunite and reconnect with their daughter. They hope Joycelyn will now return home. They are pleased that the Court has heard the voices of the survivors.”
Kelly also faces prosecution in two other state jurisdictions.
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