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FILE - In this May 7, 2019 file photo, Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for a hearing in Chicago. Prosecutors charged R&amp;B singer R. Kelly on Thursday, May 30, with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

R. Kelly pleads not guilty to additional sex charges

By SOPHIA TAREEN and MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for an arraignment on new sex-related felonies Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Chicago. Thursday's hearing comes a week after prosecutors announced the new counts, including four of aggravated criminal sexual assault. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

The Latest: R. Kelly pleads not guilty to new sex charges

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FILE - In this May 7, 2019 file photo, Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for a hearing in Chicago. Prosecutors charged R&amp;B singer R. Kelly on Thursday, May 30, with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

11 new sex-assault charges up legal ante for singer R. Kelly

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

FILE - This March 13, 2019 file photo shows R. Kelly and his publicist Darryll Johnson, right, leaving The Daley Center after an appearance in court for Kelly's child support case in Chicago. Prosecutors in Chicago have charged Kelly with 11 new sex assault charges, some that are more serious than those first filed against him in February. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday, May 30, on its website that the charges include counts that carry a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison. The charges say the alleged offenses happened in 2010. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related counts in Chicago

By MICHAEL TARM and HERB McCANN - Associated Press

FILE - This March 13, 2019 file photo shows R. Kelly and his publicist Darryll Johnson, right, leaving The Daley Center after an appearance in court for Kelly's child support case in Chicago. Prosecutors in Chicago have charged Kelly with 11 new sex assault charges, some that are more serious than those first filed against him in February. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday, May 30, on its website that the charges include counts that carry a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison. The charges say the alleged offenses happened in 2010. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

R. Kelly hit with 11 new sex charges in Chicago

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FILE - In this May 7, 2019 file photo, Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for a hearing in Chicago. Prosecutors charged R&amp;B singer R. Kelly on Thursday, May 30, with 11 new sex-related counts, including some that carry a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, making them the most serious against him. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career

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FILE - This March 13, 2019 file photo shows R. Kelly and his publicist Darryll Johnson, right, leaving The Daley Center after an appearance in court for Kelly's child support case in Chicago. Prosecutors in Chicago have charged Kelly with 11 new sex assault charges, some that are more serious than those first filed against him in February. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday, May 30, on its website that the charges include counts that carry a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison. The charges say the alleged offenses happened in 2010. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

The Latest: Kelly lawyer: latest charges ‘not really new’

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Musician R. Kelly arrives at the Daley Center for a hearing in his child support case on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

R. Kelly judgment withdrawn after lawyers say he can’t read

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Musician R. Kelly arrives at the Daley Center for a hearing in his child support case on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The Latest: R. Kelly pays $62,000 in back child support

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In this April 1, 2019, file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti arrives at federal court in Santa Ana, Calif. Avenatti is expected to be arraigned Monday, April 29, 2019, on charges that he stole millions of dollars from clients, cheated on his taxes and lied to investigators. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

R. Kelly lawyer demands Michael Avenatti-Kim Foxx text messages, emails

By Don Babwin - Associated Press

R. Kelly stands during a hearing in his sex abuse case at Leighton Criminal Court Building Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Chicago. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

R. Kelly’s lawyer demands Avenatti texts, emails at hearing

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

Musician R. Kelly, center, arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court building for a hearing Tuesday, May 7, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The Latest: R. Kelly lawyer says he’s waiting to get video

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Default judgment against no-show R. Kelly in civil case

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In this Dec. 12, 2018, file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti, speaks outside courthouse in New York. An indictment filed against Avenatti, Wednesday, April 10, alleges he stole millions of dollars from clients, didn’t pay his taxes, committed bank fraud and lied in bankruptcy proceedings. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Report: Avenatti met R. Kelly prosecutor Foxx at O’Hare

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In this Dec. 12, 2018, file photo, attorney Michael Avenatti, speaks outside courthouse in New York. An indictment filed against Avenatti, Wednesday, April 10, alleges he stole millions of dollars from clients, didn’t pay his taxes, committed bank fraud and lied in bankruptcy proceedings. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Kim Foxx, Michael Avenatti met at O’Hare Airport ahead of R. Kelly charges: Report

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In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx, Chicago prosecutor: Jussie Smollett a ‘washed up celeb who lied to cops’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 22, 2019 file photo, R. Kelly walks with attorneys and supporters into the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago. Kelly gave a 28-second performance and spent about half an hour more hobnobbing with fans who paid $50 to $100 to see him at a club in the Illinois capital of Springfield. The R&amp;B singer posted a video on his Instagram page hours before the early Sunday, April 7 performance at the Dirty South Lounge. In the video, Kelly calls on the media to take it easy on him, saying he needs to perform in order to make money amid the sexual abuse case he faces. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

R. Kelly makes brief paid appearance at Illinois club

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R. Kelly, front, leaves the Leighton Criminal Court after a hearing on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

The Latest: State says R. Kelly lawyer claims lack ‘support’

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R. Kelly, front, leaves the Leighton Criminal Court after a hearing on Friday, March 22, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Amid legal troubles, Avenatti scrutinized for R. Kelly role

By MICHAEL TARM and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

R. Kelly appears for a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building on Friday, March 22, 2019 in Chicago. An overseas trip by R. Kelly is in limbo after his criminal attorney asked for more time to provide details to the court about concerts the singer wants to perform next month in Dubai. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune via AP, Pool)

Woman details alleged 2003 abuse by R. Kelly in TV interview

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