Reshona Landfair, "Jane Doe" in R. Kelly Trials, Shares Her Story

Reshona Landfair, previously identified as "Jane Doe" in the widely publicized trials of R. Kelly, has made the decision to publicly share her name and detailed account.

Early Encounters and Years of Abuse

Landfair states that she initially met R. Kelly in 1996, when she was still a pre-teen. This meeting marked the beginning of what she describes as years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse inflicted upon her.

The Pivotal Video and Legal Proceedings

A video explicitly depicting Kelly abusing Landfair eventually became public. The emergence of this video led to Landfair experiencing profound feelings of isolation and trauma.

This critical piece of evidence was presented in two of R. Kelly's child pornography trials. In 2008, the video was used, resulting in his acquittal. However, when the same video was presented again in 2022, it contributed directly to his conviction.

"A video depicting Kelly abusing Landfair became public, leading to her feeling isolated and traumatized."

Reclaiming Her Narrative Through Memoir

In an effort to provide a voice for her experiences and to represent other survivors, Landfair has released her memoir. Titled "Who's Watching Shorty? Reclaiming Myself from the Shame of R. Kelly's Abuse," the book details her adolescence and chronicles her personal path to overcome a cycle of exploitation.