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In this Wednesday, March 6, 2019 booking photo released by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is R. Kelly. A Cook County Sheriff's Office official says singer Kelly won't be released from jail until he pays $161,000 in back child support he owes. Sheriff's office spokeswoman Sophia Ansari says Kelly was taken into custody Wednesday during a hearing over the child support and that his next hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday, March 13. (Cook County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

R. Kelly says ex-wife destroyed his name, others stole money

By TAMMY WEBBER and DON BABWIN - Associated Press

In this June 30, 2013, file photo, R. Kelly performs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

Gayle King posts photo of R. Kelly appearing to lose his temper during his first interview

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 23, 2019, photo, Azriel Clary, left, 21, and Joycelyn Savage, 23, leave the the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago following R&B star R. Kelly's first court appearance on sexual abuse charges. "CBS This Morning" interviews with the two women who live with Kelly — Savage and Clary — will air Thursday, March 7. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Joycelyn Savage, Azriel Clary tell Gayle King: R. Kelly accusations are parents’ ‘lies for money’

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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2014 file photo, recording artist R. Kelly performs at The 56th Annual Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, Calif. R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career

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This image provided by CBS shows R. Kelly being interviewed by Gayle King on &quot;CBS This Morning&quot; Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Chicago. The R&amp;B singer gave his first interview since being charged last month with sexually abusing four females dating back to 1998, including three underage girls. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse. (CBS via AP)

Kelly interview becomes a spotlight moment for Gayle King

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, R. Kelly walks out of Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, after posting $100,000 bail, in Chicago. In his first interview since being charged with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, R. Kelly says he &quot;didn't do this stuff&quot; and he's &quot;fighting for his life. Kelly gave the interview to Gayle King of &quot;CBS This Morning,&quot; with excerpts airing Tuesday night, March 5, 2019, and the full interview airing Wednesday and Thursday morning. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

The Latest: Women say parents lying about Kelly, want money

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FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, R. Kelly walks out of Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, after posting $100,000 bail, in Chicago. In his first interview since being charged with sexually abusing four people, including three underage girls, R. Kelly says he &quot;didn't do this stuff&quot; and he's &quot;fighting for his life. Kelly gave the interview to Gayle King of &quot;CBS This Morning,&quot; with excerpts airing Tuesday night, March 5, 2019, and the full interview airing Wednesday and Thursday morning. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Livid R. Kelly cries, calls sex abuse accusers liars

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In this June 30, 2013, file photo, R. Kelly performs at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

R. Kelly breaks silence, denies sexual abuse charges

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R. Kelly walks to his vehicle after exiting a cigar lounge in Chicago on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. A suburban Chicago woman posted the $100,000 bail for R. Kelly to be freed from jail while he awaits trial on sexual abuse charges. (Tyler LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

R. Kelly insiders may have helped R&B star with sexual abuse

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

R. Kelly walks out of Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, after posting $100,000 bail, Monday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2019, in Chicago. The R&amp;B star walked out of a Chicago jail Monday after posting $100,000 bail that will allow him to go free while awaiting trial on charges that he sexually abused four people dating back to 1998, including three underage girls. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

R. Kelly’s affinity for McDonald’s dates to childhood

By DON BABWIN - Associated Press

R. Kelly walks out of Cook County Jail with his defense attorney, Steve Greenberg, after posting $100,000 bail, Monday afternoon, Feb. 25, 2019, in Chicago. The R&amp;B star walked out of a Chicago jail Monday after posting $100,000 bail that will allow him to go free while awaiting trial on charges that he sexually abused four people dating back to 1998, including three underage girls. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

German arena cancels concert after R. Kelly charges

By Kirsten Grieshaber - Associated Press

In this photo taken and released by the Chicago Police Dept., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly is photographed during booking at a police station in Chicago, Il. (Chicago Police Dept. via AP)

R. Kelly sex abuse case: His lawyer enters a not guilty plea

By Don Babwin and Michael Tarm - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2014 file photo, recording artist R. Kelly performs at The 56th Annual Grammy Awards Salute to Industry Icons with Clive Davis in Beverly Hills, Calif. R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP, File)

Timeline of R. Kelly’s life and career

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ADDS NAMES OF LAWYERS - In this courtroom sketch, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly, attorney Steve Greenberg and prosecutor Jennifer Gonzalez appears before Cook County Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr. at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in Chicago. The judge has set Kelly’s bond at $1 million saying that the amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people he’s charged with sexually abusing. (AP Photo/Tom Gianni)

The Latest: Suburban Chicago woman posts R. Kelly’s bail

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In this photo taken and released by the Chicago Police Dept., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly is photographed during booking at a police station in Chicago, Il. (Chicago Police Dept. via AP)

The Latest: Lawyer: R. Kelly to stay jailed 1 or 2 more days

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In this Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 photo, former Chicago Sun-Times reporter Jim DeRogatis talks to reporters after a news conference by Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announcing charges against R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star, with with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving multiple victims in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Writer tenacious in R. Kelly coverage that has spanned years

By JEFF KAROUB and SARA BURNETT - Associated Press

In this photo taken and released by the Chicago Police Dept., Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly is photographed during booking at a police station in Chicago, Il. (Chicago Police Dept. via AP)

R. Kelly met underage girls during child porn trial, 16th birthday party

By Michael Tarm - Associated Press

FILE- In this June 30, 2013, file photo R. Kelly performs onstage at the BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. R. Kelly, the R&amp;B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, was charged Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)

R. Kelly’s music legacy tested again after sex abuse charges

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - Associated Press

ADDS NAMES OF LAWYERS - In this courtroom sketch, R&amp;B singer R. Kelly, attorney Steve Greenberg and prosecutor Jennifer Gonzalez appears before Cook County Judge John Fitzgerald Lyke Jr. at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 in Chicago. The judge has set Kelly’s bond at $1 million saying that the amount equals $250,000 for each of the four people he’s charged with sexually abusing. (AP Photo/Tom Gianni)

Lawyer says R. Kelly to stay jailed until Monday or Tuesday

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press

Musician R. Kelly leaves his Chicago studio Friday night, Feb. 22, 2019, on his way to surrender to police. R&amp;B star Kelly was taken into custody after arriving Friday night at a Chicago police precinct, hours after authorities announced multiple charges of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17. (Victor Hilitski/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

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