R. Kelly indictments in Cook County may be dropped – Chicago Tribune

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The fate of four Cook County sexual assault charges against jailed R&B star R. Kelly could be known today after months of inaction in the courts that have led to rumors the cases will be dropped.

State’s Attorney Kim Foxx is expected to provide an update on the status of the cases at a 3:30 p.m. news conference at the Cook County Administration Building, the same location where she announced the charges against Kelly nearly four years ago. .

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