R. Kelly's lawyer addresses allegations of grooming and abuse in Reshona Landfair's memoir, with Reshona's aunt Sparkle also denying any involvement in grooming her for the singer.

Reshonda Landfair has released a memoir detailing her allegations of being groomed and sexually abused by R. Kelly when she was a teenager. The singer's lawyer has issued a statement in response, and Landfair's aunt, R&B singer Sparkle, has denied accusations of grooming her niece for Kelly.

Landfair, known as the "Jane Doe" in a leaked 2001 sex tape involving R. Kelly, testified about the grooming and abuse in his recent federal trial. Kelly was found guilty of racketeering and sex crimes in both his 2021 and 2022 trials.

Several survivors have come forward with allegations against Kelly, including Landfair, who has now revealed her identity and released a memoir titled 'Who's Watching Shorty?: Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly's Abuse.'

Landfair's Allegations in Her Memoir

In her book, Landfair describes how the alleged grooming and abuse by Kelly began in the 1990s when she was introduced to him by her aunt, Sparkle. She recalls feeling manipulated by Kelly, who told her he loved her after a sex tape involving her at 14 was leaked.

Landfair also claims that Sparkle suspected abuse and contacted Child Protective Services, but no action was taken. She recounts how Kelly used emotional manipulation to prevent her parents from turning against him.

Statements from Sparkle and Kelly's Lawyer

After the release of Landfair's memoir, Sparkle released a statement denying any role in facilitating harm to her niece and emphasizing her efforts to protect her from abuse. Kelly's lawyer stated that they had not received an advance copy of the memoir and wished success and peace for Landfair.