Musician R. Kelly has responded to accusations that he is controlling and abusing young women in a dangerous cult.
Kelly responded to the story Monday afternoon in a statement released by his lawyer, Linda Mensch.
Along with parents, DeRogatis also interviewed former members of Kellys inner circle for the story.

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You have to ask for food, she said.
You have to ask to go use the bathroom.
… [Kelly] is a master at mind control.
He is a puppet master.
I got trapped, she said of her experience with Kelly, who has previously faced sexual misconduct allegations.
I had people telling me I was an idiot.
Its about all the girls, one father said.
Its about my daughter, and I understand that.
But the abuse that my daughter is actually enduring, nobody should go through.
Its not about my daughter, per se.
Its about all the girls, one father said.
Its about my daughter, and I understand that.
But the abuse that my daughter is actually enduring, nobody should go through.
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