A Chicago-based prosecutor announced Monday she would be dropping state sex crime charges against singer R. Kelly. Her decision comes after a pair of federal convictions ensures the singer will likely be behind bars for decades.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said the indictments would be dropped on Tuesday. The charges were in relation to accusations that Kelly sexually abused at least four people, per The Associated Press.
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