R. Kelly’s Trial Is Captivating a Black Audience Online. Here’s Why.

On the internet, both supporters and detractors of the singer have shown intense interest in the criminal trial in Brooklyn.

R. Kelly Trial Nears End, as Prosecutors Paint Portrait of a Predator

During the first day of closing arguments in Brooklyn, a prosecutor sought to knit together the government’s sprawling racketeering case.

R. Kelly’s Defense Opens as Singer’s Trial Nears Its End

A former Chicago police officer said he had never seen Mr. Kelly with underage girls, but added that he “wasn’t checking IDs at the studio.”

They Worked for R. Kelly. This Is What They Saw.

Several key witnesses against Mr. Kelly, who is on trial in Brooklyn, still appear loyal to the singer — but their accounts appear to corroborate the accusations against him.

R. Kelly Pressed Victims to Write Letters Absolving Him, Prosecutors Say

Many of Mr. Kelly’s accusers say he pressured them to write letters that said he was innocent of the sexual abuse that they now say he committed.

Prince Andrew Suffers Setback in Bid to Avoid Epstein Accuser’s Lawsuit

The British High Court will serve papers on the prince if necessary, allowing Virginia Giuffre’s suit, filed in New York, to proceed.

China #MeToo Figure Vows to Appeal After Losing Landmark Case

Zhou Xiaoxuan, a former television intern, became a leading voice in the movement after accusing a star presenter of assault.

Opinion | Texas’ Abortion Law Traps Desperate Teenagers

The six-week ban is tragic for adults. It’s worse for minors.

Prince Andrew Seeks to Block Epstein Accuser’s Lawsuit

In the first hearing in the closely watched case, lawyers for the Duke of York argued that the lawsuit was baseless and legally dubious.

Prince Andrew Seeks to Block Epstein Accuser’s Lawsuit

In the first hearing in the closely watched case, lawyers for the Duke of York argued that the lawsuit was baseless and legally dubious.

R. Kelly Sexually Abused Aaliyah When She Was 13 or 14, Witness Says

The witness, a former backup performer, said she walked in on the singers as they were engaged in a sex act around 1993, one year before they were illegally married.

R. Kelly Sexually Abused Aaliyah When She Was 13 or 14, Witness Says

The witness, a former backup performer, said she walked in on the singers as they were engaged in a sex act around 1993, one year before they were illegally married.

A Fashion Show With an Unexpected Focus: Sexual Assault Survivors

The show, organized by Rise, was designed to upend a question often asked of survivors: ‘What were you wearing?’

Trevor Bauer’s Season Ends With Extension of His Leave

Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed to put off any decisions on punishment of Bauer, who is under investigation for sexual assault, until after the World Series.

Trevor Bauer’s Season Ends With Extension of His Leave

Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed to put off any decisions on punishment of Bauer, who is under investigation for sexual assault, until after the World Series.

What to Know About the Sexual Misconduct Lawsuits Against Deshaun Watson

Twenty-two women have filed civil lawsuits in Texas accusing the quarterback of a pattern of coercive and lewd behavior.

California Moves to Outlaw ‘Stealthing,’ or Removing Condom Without Consent

The bill, which the Legislature approved unanimously and which awaits the governor’s signature, would make it a civil offense to remove a condom during intercourse without a partner’s consent.

The Surprising Origins of #MeToo

Tarana Burke discusses her new memoir, “Unbound,” and how she turned away from one movement to found another.

The Surprising Origins of #MeToo

Tarana Burke discusses her new memoir, “Unbound,” and how she turned away from one movement to found another.

Woman Describes Life Inside R. Kelly’s Orbit of Live-in Girlfriends

The second woman to testify on Thursday said Mr. Kelly was violent and possessive, following a witness who described being raped by the singer.