Lawyer alleges new tape shows R. Kelly abusing girls

Warning: this story contains sensitive, graphic details related to sexual abuse

Lawyer Gloria Allredsays a tape has been turned over to police by a client, which appears to show R&B singer R. Kelly sexuallyabusinggirls.

"They assume that the girls were underage because they were not fully developed," Allredsaid ata news conference held Sunday in New York City. "R. Kelly was the only man seen on the tape."

Allred's client, Gary Dennis, said at thenews conference that he doesn't know the musician personallyand doesn't know the origins of the tape. Itwas found in a box in his homewhile he was going through a collection, he says.

Originof tape unknown

"As a parent, it is very disturbing to know that any adult would engage in sexual acts with a child," said Dennis, who was seated alongside Allred and his wife, Sally."There can be no justification for anyone to do what I saw on this tape."

Lawyer Gloria Allred says new tape appears to show R. Kelly abusing young girls

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Gary and Sally Dennis, clients of lawyer Gloria Allred, say a video allegedly showing R. Kelly sexually abusing young girls, was found in their home but its origin is unknown.

Kelly is facing10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse pertaining to four women, including three who were minors when the alleged abuse occurred. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges andhas denied any wrongdoing. In aninterview last week with CBS This Morning, the I Believe I Can Fly singer told Gayle King he had never had sex with a minor and became increasingly agitated and emotional while answering questions pertaining to the allegations.

The latest tape is the third to havebeen presented in the ongoing case two other videos alleging similar acts arealready in thepossession of prosecutors.

More videopossible

While Allredwould not say if she had viewed the alleged tape herself, shesaid the city andstate are not identifiablein the contents. She also said it was unclear whether the alleged victims knew they were being filmed and would not disclose the length of the video.

Allred, who represents women who say they're victims of R. Kelly's alleged abuse,said it's likely there may be more video out there.

"I have been contacted by others with knowledge of other tapes," she said, adding any furtherinformation remains confidential.

"There may be people out there profiting from these tapes," she said.

Last week, Kelly was sent to jail by a judge after he couldn't pay$161,000 US in back child support. On Saturday, the payment was made on his behalf by an individual whoremains anonymous, and Kelly was released.

Allred said her client turned over the tape to authorities because "the protection of children is paramount."