By Canadian Press

Judge expected to rule on R Kelly request to fly to Dubai

Mar 24, 2019 | 7:58 AM

CHICAGO — A judge is expected to rule on whether to allow R&B singer R. Kelly to travel overseas to perform several concerts to help the cash-strapped singer pay legal and other bills as he faces sex-abuse charges.

Kelly arrived at a Chicago courthouse Friday morning for a hearing in the case.

Kelly’s attorneys say the 52-year-old singer hopes to perform up to five April concerts in Dubai and meet members of royal families in the United Arab Emirates.

Conditions of Kelly’s bond in the sex-abuse case include not travelling outside Illinois unless allowed by the judge.

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His attorneys say Kelly is also scrambling to pay child support because of the cancellation of Illinois concerts and a record contract.

Prosecutors declined to comment on Kelly request ahead of Friday’s hearing. They are expected to oppose the motion.

The Associated Press