R Kelly charged with aggravated criminal abuse

EARL GIBSON III / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

The American R&B musician is facing 10 different charges including at least nine of which involve girls below the age of consent.

The 52-year-old turned himself over to police after an arrest warrant was issued against him.

His lawyers say the musician maintains his innocence.

R Kelly's real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly

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