Photos show code violations in R Kelly's studio

Cape Town - The City of Chicago has released photographs taken by building inspectors during an inspection inside R Kelly's Chicago music studio that they say show code violations.

Authorities inspected plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry in the studio earlier this month and found a number of violations including evidence the industrial space was used as a residence.

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Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenburg, denied claims that the studio was used as a residence but added that it should not be surprising that it included places for sleeping or taking breaks.

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This comes in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against Kelly in recent weeks. The Lifetime documentary series Surviving R Kelly recently drew fresh attention to the allegations and the #MeToo and #MuteRKelly movements have held protests outside the studio demanding promoters stop booking his concerts.

(Photos: AP)