R. Kelly Charged with 10 Counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

R. Kelly has been charged with 10 counts by the Cook County State's Attorney.

Prosecutors hit him with 10 counts of aggravated criminal s3xual abuse on Friday morning. A grand jury had convened about a week ago to investigate the alleged s3x tape that Michael Avenatti handed over to authorities. TMZ broke the story ... 2 women testified for the grand jury over the last week, including one who provided physical evidence.

Our sources say as many as a dozen accusers came forward to testify.
As we reported, Avenatti says he uncovered the VHS tape while a months-long investigation into allegations his clients made about Kelly having s3x with minors. The tape reportedly shows Kelly having s3x with a girl who seems to be 14 -- with both Kelly and the girl referring to her genitals and other body parts as being 14 years old.

It's still unclear when the tape was shot, but Avenatti said he was sure it fell within the statue of limitations.
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