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Alleged child rapist nominated for Image Award
townhall.com ^ | 2/11/04 | Armstrong Williams

Posted on 02/10/2004 9:38:45 PM PST by kattracks

So, how does the NAACP choose to celebrate Black History Month? Among other things, they've nominated alleged rapist, child pornographer and drug addict R. Kelly for their annual image award.

An acclaimed R and B singer, Kelly was charged in 2002 with 21 counts of child pornography after a video that allegedly depicted him having sex with a 13-year-old girl made the rounds. Shortly thereafter a Florida sheriff's detective discovered a digital camera that authorities say depicts Kelly engaging in sexual activity with a minor. The camera was wrapped in a towel and stuffed in a duffel bag in Kelly's residence. That was good for 12 more counts of child pornography, though Kelly's lawyers are trying to get the charges dismissed because authorities were searching specifically for drugs, not child porn. Quite a defense, huh?


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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: awards; imageaward; naacp; rapper; rkelly

1 posted on 02/10/2004 9:38:46 PM PST by kattracks
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To: kattracks
Those image awards aren't what they used to be. I stopped watching years ago.
2 posted on 02/10/2004 9:40:47 PM PST by cyborg
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To: cyborg
I guess that the basis for awarding him the Image Award is how he appeared in the videos.
3 posted on 02/10/2004 10:36:33 PM PST by taxesareforever
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To: cyborg
I have never heard of the image awards. Looks like I haven't missed much.. (sigh)
4 posted on 02/10/2004 10:37:14 PM PST by Freedom2specul8 (Please pray for our troops.... http://anyservicemember.navy.mil/)
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To: taxesareforever
R.Kelly made some really good music videos, but it's that OTHER video that's horrible. Dunno... no one cares. Roman Polanski gets his butt kissed by hollyweird.
5 posted on 02/10/2004 10:38:03 PM PST by cyborg
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To: kattracks
LeftsLibs They Know what's best for you /s

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6 posted on 02/11/2004 12:12:58 AM PST by quietolong
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