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R Kelly is reportedly under criminal investigation following the airing of the Surviving R Kelly documentary series in the US last week.
The six-part Lifetime series addressed alleged sexual misconduct and claims against the R&B singer and featured "interviews with several of Kelly’s accusers, people formerly in his inner circle, journalists, and even his own family members".
According to TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office in Atlanta has opened an investigation into the allegations made and are currently contacting the survivors who spoke in the documentary.
It comes after the US artist claimed he will "sue everybody" who was involved with the series.
In a press conference today, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx called on victims related to the allegations to come forward. Watch below.
In 2017, the 51-year-old singer publicly denied allegations of housing six women against their will. He has also previously settled a dozen civil lawsuits out of court that alleged "illegal sexual relationships".
In 2008, he was acquitted on 14 counts of making child pornography.
In May last year, a #MuteRKelly campaign was launched against Kelly through an open letter, signed by the “Women Of Color Within Time’s Up”.
Just last month, R Kelly claimed an announcement that he would be touring in Australia in February was "fake".
