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He said yes, sir when asked if he understood his rights.

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His two live in girlfriends, Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage, watched Kelly attentively.

When Kelly nodded at them, both offered subdued smiles.

When Kelly nodded at them again a few minutes later, they nearly beamed.

They both sported black and white ensembles.

One participant wore a shirt with R. Kellys photo that included text such as survivinglies and #Him2.

I believe he is not guilty.

Both women said they had their shirts made.

Another Kelly supporter, Ruthie Castro, made crowns with supportive slogans.

Hes the king of R&B, she said.

One of her crowns was decorated with silver and gold beads and rhinestones.

It also featured a black-and-white photo of Kelly.

Another crown was in glittery gold.

Kelly has been locked up since hisJuly 11 arreston the federal charges.

The magistrate in his Brooklyn case also denied him bail.

(These claims extensively echo accusations that have previously emerged.)

They werent permitted to look at other men and instead, were told to keep their heads down.

The women and girls were required to call Kelly Daddy, the chilling indictment also alleged.

She also shot back against defense claims that his accusers were groupies.

This is both inaccurate and hurtful to many of the victims, Allred said.

They are not groupies.

Kellys legal team gave statements at a press conference in the same location right after Allred.

Were professionals, Anton said.

Glorias beat me in arm wrestling before.

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