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R. Kelly Formally Asks Trump to Commute 30-Year Sentence

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Musician R. Kelly has formally asked President Trump to commute his thirty-year sentence. The request was made public this week through court records released by the Office of the Pardon Attorney, and per the Chicago Tribune, he's seeking commutation rather than a full pardon. The request remains pending.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/music/news/r-kelly-formally-asks...

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