Who Is William Singer, the Man Behind The College Bribery Scam? Stephanie Edwards made a statement to the Times: I’m beyond pleased to finally hear the mountain I’ve tirelessly worked on moving over the years is now being assisted with the help of my niece and her parents! Among the issues covered in the investigatory program were allegations made by a former Kelly protege, Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards. A new lawsuit and criminal complaint renew focus on Kelly. Kanye’s Masters Were Sold By Jay Z To Buy His Own Masters, Kim Kardashian Has Possible Plans To Divorce Kanye Over Daughter Rants, Cheer‘s Jerry Harris Has Been Arrested & Charged With Producing Child Pornography, Halle Berry Admits Oscar Win Is Heartbreaking Due To Being Only Black Woman Ever, Pastor Mase Says Kanye Owes Him An Apology For Hypocrisy. Earlier this week, Kelly who wore ankle shackles along with his orange jumpsuit, pled not guilty to the charges. Sparkle testified at trial in 2008 that the man in the video was Mr. Kelly, and that the girl was her 14-year-old niece. Sparkle’s Niece Finally Comes Forward Against R Kelly, Rising Stars & Underground Artists Rankings, Assisted Living Ep8 – Swimming With Fishes, Kanye West Gives Back His Artists His 50% In Deals, R. KELLY EX GIRLFRIEND AZRIEL CLARY READY TO TELL ALL, Omarion Baby Mother Apryl Jones Speaks On Sex with Lil Fizz, No Officers Charged Directly in Breonna Taylor’s Death, Legendary WWE Star “Animal” Of Road Warriors Passes Away, Mary J. Blige Announces My Life The Documentary, Cardi B & Sister Sued For Defamation After MAGA Beach Incident, Kodak Black Sues Prison For Alleged Torture & Religious Violations, Cop Involved In Breonna Taylor’s Death Non Apologetic Letter Surfaces, Latoya Forever Reviews Rihanna’s Lingerie Line. The second episode also touches on Kelly's relationship with R&B singer Sparkle's niece, whom met Kelly at age 12, and the infamous pee tape.

R. Kelly’s previous child-pornography charges, that included the niece of his mentor, Stephanie Edwards aka Sparkle, is now working with federal investigators on new charges.

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