Witnesses say R. Kelly directed them to write false and damaging letters
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People who were once in R. Kelly's orbit -- including former romantic partners and employees -- testified during the first few weeks of the singer's trial about his repeated demands that they write letters to give to him.
The letters, witnesses say, ranged from apologies to letters that made false claims that could be embarrassing if released, according to testimony during Kelly's federal trial that began on August 18 in Brooklyn for racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to all charges.More Related News
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