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R. Kelly Skipped a Court Hearing Because of an Infected Toe

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R. Kelly did not show up to his Chicago federal-court hearing on Wednesday because of a health issue, says “Page Six.” According to the alleged pedophile’s lawyer, Steve Greenberg, R. Kelly is suffering from an infected toe. That means Kelly is now battling child-porn charges, sex-trafficking charges, and a sick toe. His lawyer said the ailment has him using a walking boot and has already cost the singer his toenail. At least it’s out of its misery. In the end, the judge decided to rule on a motion to dismiss charges at a later date and said he would reconsider bond. Kelly was recently denied bail for crimes he is facing in Brooklyn: “murky” finances, witness intimidation, and accused pedophilia. Kelly has pleaded not guilty to accusations of orchestrating a racketeering scheme to sexually abuse young women in both Chicago and New York.

R. Kelly Skipped a Court Hearing Because of an Infected Toe