A former federal prosecutor said a reduction of Kelly’s prison time would be a “complete and total miscarriage of justice.” R. Kelly arriving for a hearing on sexual abuse charges at the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago, in 2019.Kamil Krzaczynski / AFP via Getty Images fileJuly 15, 2026, 4:40 PM EDTDisgraced singer R. Kelly wants President Donald Trump to reduce his 31-year federal prison sentence for his racketeering and sex trafficking conviction. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.