Arts & Entertainment
Woman Sues R. Kelly Claiming He Sexually Assaulted Her
Is this the beginning of the end for the performer?
May 23 2018 7:36 PM EST
March 12 2019 10:41 PM EST
A 20-year-old woman has filed suit against singer R. Kelly, claiming he unlawfully gave her alcohol, assaulted her and gave her a sexually transmitted disease. According to the suit obtained by CNN, Faith Rodgers says she was 19 when she first met the singer last year after Kelly performed in San Antonio, Texas. Rodgers says she was in a year-long relationship with Kelly, formed "under the auspices of helping her develop a career in entertainment." Kelly, 51, allegedly supplied Rodgers with alcohol during their first meeting.