R. Kelly fans taunt alleged victims following Michael Avenatti arrest

Supporters of the troubled singer are using the lawyer's arrest to argue that sexual abuse case against him should be dropped


 

Following the arrest of Michael Avenatti, the lawyer representing several accusers of R. Kelly and their families, the R&B singer’s fans and supporters are sending personal and social media messages to his alleged victims discrediting their claims and saying charges against the singer should now be dropped.

According to The Blast, Kelly’s accusers have been receiving a lot of hate mail from fans of the singer once the lawyer, who also represented President Trump whistleblower Stormy Daniels, was booked by federal agents for trying to extort millions of dollars from sports apparel giant, Nike. Reportedly, Avenatti met with Nike officials and told them “it’s always bullsh*t 90% of the time,” in reference to victims’ claims against R. Kelly.

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Recently, the lawyer turned over three tapes which he claims shows evidence of Kelly sexually abusing minors. Avenatti is representing two alleged victims, two whistleblowers, and two parents of an alleged victim.

But the singer’s supporters say Avenatti has proven to be corrupt and the evidence he has turned in to prosecutors should not be allowed in court. The Blast’s sources counter that prosecutors have their own evidence against the singer and would not need Avenatti’s.

Further, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office will likely call on the alleged victims during criminal court proceedings without needing any help.

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The damage from Avenatti’s booking toward the R. Kelly case is negligible, according to Gerald Griggs, the attorney representing the family of Joycelyn Savage.

“The effect of the arrest of Michael Avenatti for unrelated allegations by the Justice Department is problematic for Mr. Avenatti. However, the effect against the R. Kelly case will be minimal as the ten charges are based on four independent accusers and other information independent of Mr. Avenatti,” Griggs told The Blast.

Avenatti was arrested by federal agents for allegedly trying to extort $22.5 million from Nike. The lawyer allegedly threatened negative publicity against Nike before an earnings call. He met up with Nike reps and also, allegedly, brought up Kelly’s case and mentioned President Donald Trump.

Steve Greenberg, Kelly’s attorney, has mocked Avenatti. He says he is volunteering to represent Avenatti, “since I hear he needs a good lawyer,” according to The Blast.

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Avenatti was released from jail in New York after two people co-signed his $300,000 bond. Next up, he will appear in California to face separate criminal charges for bank fraud and wire fraud.

It remains unclear what future role Avenatti will play in the Kelly criminal case.

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