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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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SUPERSEDING

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

INDICTMENT

- against Cr. No. 19-286 IS-U lAMDI

(T. 18, U.S.C., §§ 1962(c), 1963,
1963(a), 1963(m), 2421(a), 2422(a), 2

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,
also known as "R. Kelly,"

and 3551 et seq.I
Defendant.
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THE GRAND JURY CHARGES:
INTRODUCTION

At all times relevant to this Superseding Indictment, unless otherwise
indicated:

The Enterprise
1.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as

"R. Kelly," and individuals who served as managers, bodyguards, drivers, personal assistants
and runners for KELLY,as well as members of KELLY's entourage, comprised an
enterprise (the "Enterprise") within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 1961(4), that is, the
Enterprise constituted a group ofindividuals associated in fact that was engaged in, and the
activities of which affected, interstate and foreign commerce. The Enterprise constituted an

ongoing organization whose members functioned as a continuing unit for a common purpose
of achieving the objectives ofthe Enterprise.

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2.

The purposes ofthe Enterprise were to promote R. Kelly's music and

the R. Kelly brand and to recruit women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity with

KELLY. By promoting R. Kelly's music and the R. Kelly brand, the members ofthe

Enterprise expected to receive financial opportunities and personal benefits, including

increased power and status within the Enterprise.
3.

In connection with the Enterprise, KELLY and other members ofthe

Enterprise traveled throughout the United States and abroad to perform at concert venues, to

promote the R. Kelly brand and to recruit women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity
with KELLY.

4.

When KELLY attended and performed at concerts and other events,

KELLY and/or members ofthe Enterprise on KELLY's behalf invited women and girls

backstage and to other events following KELLY's live performances. These women and
girls were often offered wristbands that signified that they were authorized to attend an
event. There, KELLY relied upon members ofthe Enterprise to ensure that only those
authorized to attend were allowed at the event and to manage the flow of women and girls
who were directly interacting with KELLY.

5.

When KELLY identified a woman or girl who he wished to see again,

he either gave his contact information to the woman or girl or obtained her contact
information or relied upon members ofthe Enterprise to do so. Following these events,
KELLY communicated with certain ofthese women and girls by telephone, including

through the use of traditional telephone calls, text messages, iMessages and FaceTime. As
part of this communication, KELLY often requested that the women and girls provide him
with photographs ofthemselves.

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6.

KELLY and other members ofthe Enterprise also arranged for the

women and girls to travel to see KELLY on occasion, including at concerts throughout the
United States and related events. To facilitate their travel, KELLY directed the women and

girls to contact a member ofthe Enterprise, who then arranged travel for the women and
girls. When the women and girls arrived at the lodging, which was typically selected by a
member ofthe Enterprise, a member ofthe Enterprise usually provided them with
instructions. In addition, members ofthe Enterprise took steps to ensure that the women and

girls did not interact with other women and girls whom KELLY planned to see. Members
ofthe Enterprise then arranged for the women and girls to attend his concerts and positioned
them such that KELLY could see them during his concerts.

7.

KELLY promulgated numerous rules that many of his sexual partners

were required to follow, including the following:

(a)

The women and girls were not permitted to leave their room

without receiving permission from KELLY,including to eat or go to the bathroom;
(b)

The women and girls were required to wear baggy clothing

when they were not accompanying KELLY to an event or unless otherwise instructed by
KELLY;

(c)

The women and girls were not permitted to look at other men

and instead were told to keep their heads down; and

(d)
8.

The women and girls were required to call KELLY "Daddy."

The Enterprise operated within the Eastern District of New York and

elsewhere, including overseas.

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Methods and Means ofthe Enterprise
9.

Among the means and methods by which KELLY and his associates

participated in the conduct ofthe affairs ofthe Enterprise were the following:
(a)

Committing, attempting and aiding and abetting the commission

of crimes, conspiring to commit crimes, including but not limited to engaging in sexual

activity with girls under 18 years old, engaging in and facilitating sexual activity without

disclosing a sexually transmitted disease KELLY had contracted and producing child
pornography;

(b)

Demanding absolute commitment to KELLY and not tolerating

(c)

Obtaining sensitive information about members and associates

dissent;

ofthe Enterprise to maintain control over them;

(d)

Recruiting and grooming sexual partners for KELLY;and

(e)

Isolating women and girls from friends and family and making

them dependent on KELLY for their financial wellbeing.
The Defendant

10.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY was the leader ofthe

Enterprise.
COUNT ONE

(Racketeering)

11.

The allegations contained in paragraphs one through 10 are realleged

and incorporated as if fully set forth in this paragraph.

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12.

In or about and between January 1999 and the present, both dates being

approximate and inclusive, within the Eastern District ofNew York and elsewhere, the
defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as "R. Kelly," together with others,

being a person employed by and associated with the Enterprise, an enterprise that engaged in,
and the activities of which affected, interstate and foreign commerce, did knowingly and

intentionally conduct and participate, directly and indirectly, in the conduct ofthe affairs of
the Enterprise through a pattern ofracketeering activity, as defined in Title 18, United States
Code, Sections 1961(1) and 1961(5), consisting ofthe racketeering acts set forth below.
Racketeering Act One

(Sexual Exploitation of a Child - Jane Doe #1)
13.

In or about and between May 1999 and October 15, 1999, both dates

being approximate and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois, the defendant
ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally

employ, use, persuade, induce, entice and coerce a minor,to wit: Jane Doe #1, an individual
whose identity is known to the Grand Jury, to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the

purpose of producing one or more visual depictions of such conduct, which visual depictions
were produced using materials that had been mailed, shipped and transported in interstate
and foreign commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2251(a) and
2251(e).
Racketeering Act Two

(Kidnapping - Jane Doe #2)
14.

In or about and between 2003 and 2004, both dates being approximate

and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT

SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally secretly

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confine an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #2, an individual whose identity is known to the

Grand Jury, against her will, and induce Jane Doe #2 by deceit and enticement to go from
one place to another with intent secretly to confine her against her will, in violation of
Illinois Criminal Code Sections 5/10-1 and 5/5-1.
Racketeering Act Three

(Mann Act Violation - Jane Doe #2)
15.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY committed the

following acts, either one of which alone constitutes Racketeering Act Three:
A.

Transportation

16.

In or about and between 2003 and 2004, both dates being approximate

and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT

SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally transport an
individual, to wit: Jane Doe #2, in interstate commerce, with intent that such individual

engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit:
violations ofIllinois Criminal Code Sections 5/12-16(a)(6)(effective 2002)(aggravated

criminal sexual abuse), 5/12-16(a)(7)(effective 2002)(aggravated criminal sexual abuse)

and 5/12-15(a)(2)(effective 2000)(criminal sexual abuse), in violation of Title 18, United
States Code, Sections 2421(a) and 2.
B.

Coercion and Enticement

17.

In or about and between 2003 and 2004, both dates being approximate

and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT

SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally persuade,
induce, entice and coerce an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #2, to travel in interstate commerce.

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to engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to
wit: violations ofIllinois Criminal Code Sections 5/12-16(a)(6)(effective 2002)(aggravated

criminal sexual abuse), 5/12-16(a)(7)(effective 2002)(aggravated criminal sexual abuse)

and 5/12-15(a)(2)(effective 2000)(criminal sexual abuse), in violation of Title 18, United
States Code, Sections 2422(a) and 2.
Racketeering Act Four

(Mann Act- Jane Doe #3)

18.

In or about and between May 2009 and January 2010, both dates being

approximate and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois and elsewhere, the
defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual who had not attained the age
of 18 years, to wit: Jane Doe #3, an individual whose identity is known to the Grand Jury, to

engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit:
violations ofIllinois Criminal Code Section 5/12-16(d)(effective 2002)(aggravated criminal

sexual abuse), using one or more facilities and means of interstate commerce, in violation of
Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(b) and 2.
Racketeering Act Five

(Forced Labor-Jane Doe #3)
19.

In or about and between May 2009 and January 2010, both dates being

approximate and inclusive, within the Northern District ofIllinois and elsewhere, the
defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally obtain the labor and services of a person, to wit: Jane Doe #3, by means of
force, threats offorce, physical restraint and threats of physical restraint to that person or
another person; by means of serious harm and threats ofserious harm to that person or

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another person; and by means of a scheme, plan and pattern intended to cause such person to
believe that, ifthat person did not perform such labor and services, such person would suffer
serious harm and physical restraint, and a combination of such means, in violation of Title
18, United States Code, Sections 1589(a) and 2.
Racketeering Act Six

(Sexual Exploitation of a Child - Jane Doe #3)
20.

In or about and between May 2009 and January 2010, both dates being

approximate and inclusive, within the Northern District of Illinois and elsewhere, the
defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally employ, use, persuade, induce, entice and coerce a minor,to wit: Jane Doe #3,
to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing one or more visual
depictions of such conduct, which visual depictions were produced using materials that had
been mailed, shipped and transported in and affecting interstate and foreign commerce, in
violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2251(a), 2251(e) and 2.
Racketeering Act Seven

(Mann Act- Jane Doe #4)
21.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY committed the

following acts, any one of which alone constitutes Racketeering Act Seven:
A.

Transportation

22.

In or about July 2015, within the District of Connecticut, the defendant

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally

transport an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #4, an individual whose identity is known to the
Grand Jury, in interstate commerce, with intent that such individual engage in sexual activity

for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of Connecticut

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General Statutes Sections 53a-71(a)(4)(sexual assault in the second degree) and 53a71(a)(10)(sexual assault in the second degree), in violation of Title 18, United States Code,
Sections 2421(a) and 2.
B.

Coercion and Enticement

23.

In or about July 2015, within the District of Connecticut, the defendant

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally

persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #4,to travel in interstate
commerce, to engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal
offense, to wit: violations of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 53a-71(a)(4)(sexual
assault in the second degree) and 53a-71(a)(10)(sexual assault in the second degree), in
violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(a) and 2.
C.

Coercion of Minor

24.

In or about July 2015, within the District of Connecticut, the defendant

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally

persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual who had not attained the age of 18 years, to
wit: Jane Doe #4,to engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a
criminal offense, to wit: violations of Connecticut General Statutes Sections 53a-71(a)(4)

(sexual assault in the second degree) and 53a-71(a)(10)(sexual assault in the second degree),
using one or more facilities and means ofinterstate commerce,in violation of Title 18,
United States Code, Sections 2422(b) and 2.
D.

Transportation of Minors

25.

In or about July 2015, within the District of Connecticut, the defendant

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and intentionally

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transport an individual who had not attained the age of 18 years, to wit: Jane Doe #4, in
interstate commerce with intent that the individual engage in sexual activity for which a

person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of Connecticut General
Statutes Sections 53a-71(a)(4)(sexual assault in the second degree) and 53a-71(a)(10)

(sexual assault in the second degree), in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections
2423(a) and 2.
Racketeering Act Eight

(Mann Act- Jane Doe #4)
26.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY committed the

following acts, any one of which alone constitutes Racketeering Act Eight:
A.

Transportation
27.

In or about October 2015, within the Northern District of California,

the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally transport an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #4, in interstate commerce, with intent
that such individual engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a
criminal offense, to wit: violations of California Penal Law Section 261.5(a)(rape,

abduction, carnal abuse of a child and seduction), in violation of Title 18, United States
Code, Sections 2421(a) and 2.
B.

Coercion and Enticement

28.

In or about October 2015, within the Northern District of California,

the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #4,to travel
in interstate commerce, to engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a

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criminal offense, to wit: violations of California Penal Law Section 261.5(a)(rape,
abduction, carnal abuse of a child and seduction), in violation of Title 18, United States
Code, Sections 2422(a) and 2.
C.

Coercion of Minor

29.

In or about October 2015, within the Northern District of California,

the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual who had not attained the age
of 18 years, to wit: Jane Doe #4,to engage in sexual activity for which a person can be

charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of California Penal Law Section 261.5(a)
(rape, abduction, carnal abuse of a child and seduction), using one or more facilities and
means ofinterstate commerce, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(b)
and 2.

D.

Transportation of Minors

30.

In or about October 2015, within the Northern District of California,

the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did knowingly and

intentionally transport an individual who had not attained the age of 18 years, to wit: Jane
Doe #4, in interstate commerce, with intent that such individual engage in sexual activity for

which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of California Penal
Law Section 261.5(a)(rape, abduction, carnal abuse of a child and seduction), in violation of
Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2423(a) and 2.

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Racketeering Act Nine

(Mann Act- Jane Doe #5)
31.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY committed the

following acts, either one of which alone constitutes Racketeering Act Nine:
A.

Transportation

32.

On or about May 18, 2017, within the Eastern District of New York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did

knowingly and intentionally transport an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #5, an individual whose

identity is known to the Grand Jury, in interstate commerce, with intent that such individual
engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit:
violations ofNew York Penal Law Section 120.20 (reckless endangerment) and New York

Public Health Law Section 2307(exposure of infectious venereal disease), in violation of
Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2421(a) and 2.
B.

Coercion and Enticement

33.

On or about May 18,2017, within the Eastern District ofNew York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did

knowingly and intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual, to wit: Jane
Doe #5, to travel in interstate commerce, to engage in sexual activity for which a person can

be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York Penal Law Section 120.20
(reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law Section 2307(exposure of
infectious venereal disease), in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(a)
and 2.

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Racketeering Act Ten

(Forced Labor- Jane Doe #5)

34.

On or about January 13, 2018, within the Central District of California

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did

knowingly and intentionally obtain the labor and services of a person, to wit: Jane Doe #5, by
means offorce, threats offorce, physical restraint and threats of physical restraint to that

person or another person; by means ofserious harm and threats of serious harm to that
person or another person; and by means of a scheme, plan and pattern intended to cause such
person to believe that, ifthat person did not perform such labor and services, such person
would suffer serious harm and physical restraint, and a combination of such means, in
violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1589(a) and 2.
Racketeering Act Eleven

(Mann Act- Jane Doe #5)
35.

The defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY committed the

following acts, either one of which alone constitutes Racketeering Act Eleven:
A.

Transportation

36.

On or about February 2, 2018, within the Eastern District of New York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did

knowingly and intentionally transport an individual, to wit: Jane Doe #5, in interstate
commerce, with intent that such individual engage in sexual activity for which a person can

be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York Penal Law Section 120.20

(reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law Section 2307(exposure of
infectious venereal disease), in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2421(a)
and 2.

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B.

Coercion and Enticement

37.

On or about February 2, 2018, within the Eastern District ofNew York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,together with others, did

knowingly and intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an individual, to wit: Jane
Doe #5, to travel in interstate commerce,to engage in sexual activity for which a person can

be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York Penal Law Section 120.20

(reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law Section 2307(exposure of
infectious venereal disease), in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(a)
and 2.

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1962(c), 1963 and 3551 et seq.^
COUNT TWO

(Mann Act Transportation - Jane Doe #5)
38.

On or about May 18,2017, within the Eastern District ofNew York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as "R. Kelly,"

together with others, did knowingly and intentionally transport an individual, to wit: Jane
Doe #5, an individual whose identity is known to the Grand Jury, in interstate commerce,

with intent that such individual engage in sexual activity for which a person can be charged
with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York Penal Law Section 120.20(reckless

endangerment) and New York Public Health Law Section 2307(exposure of infectious
venereal disease).

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2421(a),2 and 3551 ^ seq.)

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COUNT THREE

(Mann Act Coercion and Enticement-Jane Doe #5)
39.

On or about May 18,2017, within the Eastern District ofNew York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as "R. Kelly,"

together with others, did knowingly and intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an
individual, to wit: Jane Doe #5,to travel in interstate commerce, to engage in sexual activity

for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York
Penal Law Section 120.20 (reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law
Section 2307(exposure of infectious venereal disease).

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(a), 2 and 3551 et seq.)
COUNT FOUR

(Mann Act Transportation - Jane Doe #5)
40.

On or about February 2, 2018, within the Eastern District ofNew York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as "R. Kelly,"

together with others, did knowingly and intentionally transport an individual, to wit: Jane
Doe #5, in interstate commerce, with intent that such individual engage in sexual activity for

which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York Penal
Law Section 120.20(reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law Section
2307(exposure of infectious venereal disease).

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2421(a),2 and 3551 et seq.)
COUNT FIVE

(Mann Act Coercion and Enticement- Jane Doe #5)
41.

On or about February 2, 2018, within the Eastern District of New York

and elsewhere, the defendant ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,also known as "R. Kelly,"

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together with others, did knowingly and intentionally persuade, induce, entice and coerce an
individual, to wit: Jane Doe #5, to travel in interstate commerce, to engage in sexual activity

for which a person can be charged with a criminal offense, to wit: violations of New York
Penal Law Section 120.20 (reckless endangerment) and New York Public Health Law
Section 2307(exposure ofinfectious venereal disease).

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2422(a), 2 and 3551 et seq.)
CRIMINAL FORFEITURE ALLEGATION AS TO COUNT ONE

42.

The United States hereby gives notice to the defendant that, upon his

conviction ofthe offense charged in Count One, the government will seek forfeiture in
accordance with Title 18, United States Code, Section 1963(a), which requires any person

convicted ofsuch offense to forfeit:(a)any interest the person acquired or maintained in
violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962;(b)any interest in, security of, claim

against or property or contractual right of any kind affording a source ofinfluence over any
enterprise which the person has established, operated, controlled, conducted or participated
in the conduct of, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1962; and(c)any

property constituting, or derived from,any proceeds which the person obtained, directly or
indirectly, from racketeering activity in violation ofTitle 18, United States Code, Section
1962.

43.

If any ofthe above-described forfeitable property, as a result of any act

or omission ofthe defendant:

(a)

cannot be located upon the exercise of due diligence;

(b)

has been transferred or sold to, or deposited with, a third party;

(c)

has been placed beyond the jurisdiction ofthe court;

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(d)

has been substantially diminished in value; or

(e)

has been commingled with other property which cannot be

divided without difficulty;

it is the intent ofthe United States, pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, Section

1963(m), to seek forfeiture of any other property ofthe defendant up to the value ofthe
forfeitable property described in this forfeiture allegation.

(Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1963(a) and 1963(m))

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A TRUE BILL

(HAasl I
FOREPERSON

RICHARD P. DONOGHUE

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

ACTING U<JO€D STTATES ATTORNBC

PURSUANT TOAs C.F.R.0.13Q

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F.#: 2019R00029
FORM DBD-34

No.

JUN.85

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN District of NEW YORK
CRIME^^AL DIVISION

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VS.

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY,
Defendant.

SUPERSEDING INDICTMENT
(T. 18, U.S.C., §§ 1962(c), 1963, 1963(a), 1963(m),2421(a), 2422(a),2
and 3551 et seq.")
A true bill.

Z\[
Foreperson

Filed in open court this
of

day,
A.D.20

Clerk

Bail, $
Elizabeth Geddes,Assistant U.S. Attorney (718)254-6430

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INFORMATION SHEET

®''°0/Cty/y

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

1.

Title of Case: United States v. Robert Sylvester Kellv. I9-CR-286(AMDI(
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2.

Related Magistrate Docket Number(s): N/A

3.

Arrest Date: N/A

4.

Nature of offense(s):

lEl Felony
□

5.

Misdemeanor

Related Cases - Title and Docket No(s). (Pursuant to Rule 50.3.2 of the Local
E.D.N.Y. Division of Business Rules):

6.

Projected Length of Trial:

Less than 6 weeks

S

More than 6 weeks

□

7.

County in which crime was allegedly committed: Queens
(Pursuant to Rule 50.1(d) of the Local E.D.N.Y. Division of Business Rules)

8.

Was any aspect of the investigation, inquiry and prosecution giving rise to the case

pending or initiated before March 10, 2012.'

DYes iEI No

9.

Has this indictment/information been ordered sealed?

S Yes □ No

10.

Have arrest warrants been ordered?

13 Yes DNo

11.

Is there a capital count included in the indictment?

DYes 13 No

RICHARD P. DONOGHUE

United States Attorney

By;

yU
Nadia I. Shihata

Assistant U.S. Attorney
(718) 254-6295

Judge Brodie will not accept cases that were initiated before March 10, 2012.

Rev. 10/04/12

2^

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TO: Clerk's Office

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

FILED
IN CLERK'S OFFICE

U.S. DISTRICT COURT E.D.N.Y.

★

APPLICATION FOR LEAVE

JUL 1 0 2019

★

TO FILE DOCUMENT UNDER SEAL

BROOKLYN

^ prior Court Order:
Docket Number of Case in Which Entered:

Judge/Magistrate Judge:^
UNITED STATES

Date Entered:

19-CR-286(AMD)

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Docket Number

ROBERT SYLVESTER KELLY

BQ If a new application,the statute, regulation, or other legal basis that
SUBMITTED BY:Plaintiff

Defendant

Name: AUSA Nadia Shihata

auMiorizes filing under seal

DOJ
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see attached

Firm Name:!ISAO- EDNY
Address: 271 Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn. NY 11201

ORDERED SEALED AND PLACED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE,
AND MAY NOT BE UNSEALED UNLESS ORDERED BY

Phone Number: 718-254-6295

E-Mail Address:nadia.shihata@usdoi.gov

THE COURT.

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,NEW YORK

July 10,2019

U.S. DISTRICT JUDGEAJ.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
RECEIVED IN CLERK'S OFFICE Julv 10. 2019
DATE

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A) A copy ofthis application either has been or will be promptly served upon all parties to this action, B.) Service is excused by 31 U.S.C. 3730(b), or by
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 Case 1:19-cr-00286-AMD Document 3-3 Filed 07/10/19 Page 1 of 1 PageID #: 47

INDICTMENT SEALING FORM
Case name:

United States v. Robert S. Kelly

Reason for Sealing:

The defendant is currently at liberty, and the government plans to effectuate

the arrest in the coming days. (An arrest warrant was issued on June 20, 2019

based on the original indictment, which remains under seal. The Superseding
Indictment is substantively the same, but adds a forfeiture allegation.) The

government seeks to seal the Superseding Indictment to ensure that the
defendant does not learn that he is under indictment and to prevent him from

fleeing justice to avoid arrest and prosecution. Specifically, the defendant is
facing a substantial term ofimprisonment, and the government is concerned
that he might flee from justice if he learns that he has been indicted in this
District. Notably, the Superseding Indictment has been returned well within

the applicable statute of limitations and sealing is not requested simply to toll
the statute.

By:

Date: July 10,2019
Nadia I. Sfiihata
Assistant United States Attorney

United States Attorney's Office
Eastern District ofNew York
271 Cadman Plaza East

Brooklyn, New York 11201