R&B singer R Kelly has formally appealed to US President Donald Trump requesting a commutation of his 31-year prison sentence. The appeal represents an escalation of efforts by Kelly's legal team, who have been lobbying the president for more than a year.
Kelly was convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and producing child abuse images. His lengthy sentence reflects the severity of these convictions in federal court.
The formal appeal to Trump comes as Kelly seeks executive clemency to reduce his prison term. His legal representatives have maintained contact with the White House regarding the possibility of a commutation throughout Trump's current term.
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