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Shortly after Lifetime premiered its new docuseries Surviving R. Kelly, R. Kelly‘s legal professional spoke to ABC Information to handle the abuse allegations towards the singer.
“We all know what occurred, and we all know these issues did not occur,” the legal professional, Steven Greenberg, stated in a pre-taped interview that aired on Friday’s episode of Good Morning America. “The person was not working a harem, or a intercourse cult, or holding individuals hostage or something like that.”
When requested about Kelly’s rumored authorized motion plans, Greenberg stated “hopefully he’ll sue Lifetime” for defamation.
“Individuals should not be capable to do that to somebody,” he added.
Within the documentary sequence, accusers got here ahead with allegations of sexual, psychological and bodily abuse towards Kelly. The sequence additionally addressed claims of predatory conduct and pedophilia.
When requested if Kelly denies having a sexual relationship with somebody underneath the age of consent, Greenberg replied, “Sure, he completely does.”
He additionally confirmed that Kelly was married to Aaliyah Haughton when she was 15.
“My understanding is that she didn’t declare to be 15,” he stated. “And, with a purpose to get married, she needed to lie about her age.”
Greenberg alleged Kelly had “no thought” she was underneath the age of consent.
As well as, the legal professional addressed claims the three-time Grammy winner is holding a girl named Jocelyn Savage “towards her will proper now.”
“Nobody ever complained about something till some producer got here and located that,” Greenberg stated.
Even after journalist Linsey Davis argued police stories have been filed claiming Kelly’s former and present managers allegedly threatened the Savage household, Greenberg stayed agency.
“So, Mr. Savage—and I hate to diss used automobile salesmen—however is a used automobile salesman who first made allegations. And when he first made allegations, he had his youthful daughter current a video blasting R. Kelly saying she’s going to be a rap star,” he stated. “He is on this for his personal private acquire.”
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Close to the tip of the interview, Greenberg touched on Girl Gaga talking out about Kelly. The recording artists launched their track “Do What U Need” in 2013, during which Gaga sings, “Do what you need with my physique.” In a word posted to her social media accounts, the A Star Is Born actress apologized for her “poor judgment” and introduced her plans to take away the monitor from iTunes and different streaming platforms. She additionally pledged to not work with Kelly once more and referred to as the allegations towards him “horrifying and indefensible.”
“I stand behind these ladies 1000%, imagine them, know they’re struggling and in ache, and really feel strongly that their voices must be heard and brought severely,” she wrote.
Greenberg claimed there have been “no issues” when Gaga and Kelly labored collectively in 2013.
“Now, there have been rumors about Mr. Kelly again then,” he stated. “What has modified between then and now? I am going to inform you what’s modified between then and now. She says, ‘If I do not disclaim my affiliation with him, it would harm my probability to get an Oscar.’ That is precisely what it’s.”
Gaga is not the one superstar to denounce Kelly. John Legend additionally did so within the docuseries. Kelly’s relations have spoken out, as effectively. His estranged daughter, Buku Abi, lately opened up on social media, the place she referred to as him a “monster.”
An investigation has reportedly been launched into the allegations made within the docuseries towards Kelly. He has persistently denied any allegations of abuse or misconduct.
