American singer Robert Sylvester Kelly (known as R. Kelly) was charged with child sexual abuse in 2019 but was acquitted. The case came up again years later. Kelly, who was sued by 11 people, including 9 women and 2 men, told women and children in September. sexually harassed and sex trafficking found guilty on the grounds.
The world’s largest video sharing site YouTube has imposed a harsh sanction on R. Kelly. identified as belonging to the singer. two official channels completely removed from the platform. Besides that, Kelly’s YouTube to create a new channel was also banned.
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R. Kelly songs not deleted from YouTube Music
According to the statement, YouTube’s decision in question only applies to the platform. ‘video’ covers the side. Music and albums released by Robert Sylvester Kelly (R. Kelly) will continue to exist on the YouTube Music app. Also, videos uploaded by other users about Kelly will not be banned.
of YouTube ‘Creator Responsibilities’ There are some policies about it. Channel owners who have been convicted of a crime and found legally guilty are subject to YouTube’s enforcement mechanism. In such a case, the company states that it will close all channels owned by the content producer as per its policy. However, since the rules only cover the owner of the channel, videos uploaded by other users about him are not banned.
YouTube spoke to Engadget on the subject. He announced that he took the relevant decision on the grounds that R. Kelly used his fame and power in the music industry to sexually abuse women. Kelly’s next hearing will be on May 4, 2022. Until then, it remains to be seen what approach other digital platforms will take. No statement has yet been received from any company other than YouTube.