R. Kelly's Pending Sexual Assault Case- New Twist

Credit gettyimages R. Kelly's Pending Sexual Assault Case- New Twist

Credit gettyimages Robert Kelly, better known as R. Kelly.

Credit gettyimages Foxx also announced the decision on Monday afternoon, citing Kelly's two federal convictions, one of which occurred in Chicago

Credit gettyimages In Illinois, there are no longer any pending sexual assault or abuse charges against R. Kelly.

Credit gettyimages Due to a lack of evidence and contradictions in the alleged victim's testimony, the case was dismissed.

Credit gettyimages Foxx went on to say: "Mr. Kelly faces significant jail time. Justice and accountability, we believe, have been served."

Credit gettyimages Cook Co. prosecutors to drop sexual assault cases against R. Kelly, already facing decades in prison

Credit gettyimages In Kelly's charges were dropped, the cook county state's said We do have a survivor who is disappointed that she would not have her day in court.

Credit gettyimages Mr. Kelly is now free to pursue his musical career as a result of the case being dismissed.