The Latest: No decision on R. Kelly's Dubai travel request

CHICAGO (AP) — The Latest on R. Kelly’s request to travel to Dubai for concerts (all times local):

11 a.m.

An overseas trip by R. Kelly is in limbo after his criminal attorney asked for more time to provide details to the court about concerts the singer wants to perform next month in Dubai.

A Chicago hearing only briefly touched on a defense motion this week asking the judge in Kelly’s sexual-assault case for permission to travel to earn money from up to five concerts.

The filing says Kelly is scrambling to pay bills amid his legal troubles.

Outside court, Kelly’s entertainment attorney, Doug Anton, said any Dubai trip was off for now as contracts with Dubai concert organizers are reworked.

Criminal attorney Steve Greenberg said later Kelly could still go to Dubai next month. He says he wants to provide the judge more details before any ruling.

Kelly can’t travel outside Illinois without the judge’s permission.

___

9:30 a.m.

A judge is expected to rule on whether to allow R&B singer R. Kelly to travel overseas to perform several concerts to help the cash-strapped singer pay legal and other bills as he faces sex-abuse charges.

Kelly arrived at a Chicago courthouse Friday morning for a hearing in the case.

Kelly’s attorneys say the 52-year-old singer hopes to perform up to five April concerts in Dubai and meet members of royal families in the United Arab Emirates.

Conditions of Kelly’s bond in the sex-abuse case include not traveling outside Illinois unless allowed by the judge.

His attorneys say Kelly is also scrambling to pay child support because of the cancellation of Illinois concerts and a record contract.

Prosecutors declined to comment on Kelly request ahead of Friday’s hearing. They are expected to oppose the motion.

The Western Journal has not reviewed this Associated Press story prior to publication. Therefore, it may contain editorial bias or may in some other way not meet our normal editorial standards. It is provided to our readers as a service from The Western Journal.

Truth and Accuracy

Submit a Correction →

* Name

* Email

* Message

* All fields are required.

Success!

We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism. Read our editorial standards.

The Associated Press

SummaryMore Biographical InformationRecent PostsContact

The Associated Press is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. Their teams in over 100 countries tell the world’s stories, from breaking news to investigative reporting. They provide content and services to help engage audiences worldwide, working with companies of all types, from broadcasters to brands. Photo credit: @AP on Twitter

@AP

Facebook

The Associated Press was the first private sector organization in the U.S. to operate on a national scale. Over the past 170 years, they have been first to inform the world of many of history's most important moments, from the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the bombing of Pearl Harbor to the fall of the Shah of Iran and the death of Pope John Paul.

Today, they operate in 263 locations in more than 100 countries relaying breaking news, covering war and conflict and producing enterprise reports that tell the world's stories.

Location

New York City

* Name

* Email

* Message

* All fields are required.

Success!

Police Detain Man in CEO Murder Case Thanks to Tip from Elderly McDonald's Customer

Jury Delivers Verdict on Final Charge Against Daniel Penny

Mets Sign Star Outfielder to the Largest Contract in Sports History

Trump Speaks on Syria After Major Shakeup in Conflict - War Hawks Will Hate This

Huge Development for Original 'Wizard of Oz' Ruby Slippers Two Decades After Thieves Stole Them

See more...

Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. Advertise Today.