R Kelly verdict caps decades of abuse that predominantly targeted young Black girls

Trial of the singer had theme of Kelly using his fame and power to subject his victims to sexual and physical abuse

R Kelly's conviction on racketeering and sex trafficking charges came after a trial that shocked the US and opened the eyes of a nation to claims of shocking, decades-long abuse that predominantly targeted young Black girls.

Jurors in a New York federal court heard from multiple witnesses over the weeks-long trial of behavior by the singer, with a common theme of Kelly using his fame and power to subject his victims to sexual and physical abuse.