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R. Kelly hid crimes in 'plain sight,' prosecutor says near end of sex trafficking trial

Singer R. Kelly. (Courtesy/Reuters)

R. Kelly dominated not only women and girls but also his employees over a quarter century of sexual abuse, a prosecutor said on Wednesday as the R&B star's sex trafficking trial neared its conclusion.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Geddes told jurors during her closing argument in Brooklyn federal court that Kelly's entourage of business managers, accountants, runners and other employees was "at his disposal."

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