The Latest: R. Kelly team has no comment on woman’s lawsuit

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Latest on a lawsuit that accuses singer R. Kelly of sexual battery (all times local):

11:45 a.m.

The management team of R. Kelly has declined comment on a lawsuit filed by a woman accusing the singer of sexual battery, knowingly infecting her with herpes and locking her in rooms for punishment.

Faith Rodgers says in the suit filed Monday in New York that she met Kelly about a year ago after a concert in San Antonio, Texas. The 20-year-old says that during their relationship Kelly “mentally, sexually and verbally” abused her.

R. Kelly is one of pop music’s bestselling artists, with hits including “Ignition,” ”I Believe I Can Fly,” and “Bump N’ Grind.”

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11 a.m.

A woman has filed a lawsuit in New York against R. Kelly, accusing the singer of sexual battery, knowingly infecting her with herpes and locking her in rooms for punishment.

Faith Rodgers says in the suit filed Monday that she met Kelly about a year ago after a concert in San Antonio, Texas. The 20-year-old says that during their relationship Kelly “mentally, sexually and verbally” abused her.

Representatives for Kelly did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.

R. Kelly is one of pop music’s bestselling artists, with hits including “Ignition,” ”I Believe I Can Fly,” and “Bump N’ Grind.” He has long been the target of sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied.

Spotify recently removed the R&B singer’s music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct.

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9:50 a.m.

A woman has filed a lawsuit in New York against R. Kelly, claiming the singer sexually assaulted her, locked her in rooms for punishment and infected her with herpes.

Faith Rodgers says in the suit filed Monday that she met Kelly about a year ago after a concert in San Antonio, Texas. The 20-year-old says that during their relationship Kelly “mentally, sexually and verbally” abused her.

Representatives for Kelly did not immediately respond to requests for comment Tuesday.

R. Kelly is one of pop music’s bestselling artists, with hits including “Ignition,” ”I Believe I Can Fly,” and “Bump N’ Grind.” He has long been the target of sexual misconduct allegations, which he has denied.

Spotify recently removed the R&B singer’s music from its playlists, citing its new policy on hate content and hateful conduct.

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