Life R. Kelly’s ex-lawyer says he was ‘guilty as hell’ when he defended him years ago March 8, 2019March 8, 2019Maria Puente, USA TODAYComments Off on R. Kelly’s ex-lawyer says he was ‘guilty as hell’ when he defended him years ago The latest blow to R. Kelly's defense on sex-crime charges comes from his ex-lawyer, who says he was "guilty as hell" when he defended him years ago.