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R Kelly heads to McDonald’s for burger and fries after posting $100k bail

R Kelly was last night released from jail - and headed straight to McDonald’s for a burger meal.

The R&B singer, 52, was freed after posting $100,000 (£76,000) bail following three days behind bars.

He had earlier pleaded not guilty in court to 10 charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four women, three of whom were underage.

KJelly, charged under his real name of Robert Sylvester Kelly, was ushered into a waiting vehicle after his release.

He was later greeted by fans at a McDonald’s in Chicago, where he reportedly ordered a quarter pounder and chips with a soft drink and a coffee.

The musician, who was tried and acquitted of child pornography charges in 2008, is facing the allegations following the airing of TV documentary Surviving R Kelly.

The show included new accusations made by a number of women, including his ex-wife, dating back to 1998.

Kelly’s lawyer Steven Greenberg insisted the singer was innocent. His next court appearance will be on March 22.

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