R. Kelly lawyer: Michael Avenatti charges raise questions
CHICAGO — A lawyer for R&B singer R. Kelly says charges in New York accusing attorney Michael Avenatti of trying to shake down Nike raise questions about his role in helping Chicago prosecutors bring sex-abuse charges against Kelly.
Steve Greenberg says he intends to pursue the issue. A previously scheduled hearing in Kelly’s case is scheduled for Monday.
Kelly was charged in February. Investigators allege he sexually abused three girls and a woman in cases dating back decades.