“We are here today to let Mr. Kelly know in no uncertain terms that he cannot and will not intimidate his alleged victims into keeping silent about their allegations,” said Allred.
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Rodgers’ mother also claimed that her family received threatening phone calls and text messages.
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Michelle Kramer, the mother of accuserDominique Gardner, was also present at the press conference to speak on behalf of her daughter and “the bruised warriors who have come forward, and those who haven’t yet found their courage.”
“As a mother, I have a message for him,” she said. “I and other mothers are watching you. If you attempt to bully or retaliate against our daughters for speaking their truth, we will take appropriate action against you. Our daughters are not alone in this battle. We love our brave daughters and the fact that you are a celebrity would never stop us from doing what we can to support and protect them.”
Surviving R. Kelly— which aired on Lifetime from Jan. 3 through Jan. 5 — featured wide-ranging interviews withKelly’s family members, former friends and colleagues, but most notably, women who claim that for decades the hit-making singer and producer used his power and influence to sexually andphysically abuse womenand young girls.
In aninterview with the Associated Presson Friday, Kelly’s Chicago-based attorney Steve Greenbergcalled the documentary “disgusting”and claimed that producers told “disgruntled” women incriminating things to say about Kelly off camera in an effort to incriminate the Grammy winner.
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Allred is also representing a third woman whom she declined to name due to the alleged victim being underage.
If you or someone you know think they are being abused, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY) now for anonymous, confidential help, available 24/7.
source: people.com
