After he was arraigned in court on the 16th of July, R.Kelly has pleaded not guilty to all the charges levelled against him.
According to TMZ, the prosecution lawyer all debated about his release insisting that he should remain behind bars.
According to them, he’s a danger to the community, especially to minor girls. They claim the risk of obstruction is real and ongoing, and also heightened by his fame and power. Prosecutors are also saying he has the unique ability to influence and intimidate witnesses and victims, and that continues to this day. They further went on to say R.Kelly is a known child molester and that is who he is.
R.Kelly went to plead not guilty to all the charges read before him. He was however denied a bail bond, so he will remain in prison.