CHICAGO — A key prosecution witness against R. Kelly has taken the stand in the disgraced R&B superstar’s federal trial and is expected to testify that he helped recover incriminating videotapes while Kelly was being investigated for sexual abuse.
Charles Freeman, who defense attorneys characterized in opening statements as a liar, a con man and an extortionist, is testifying under an immunity deal from prosecutors.
Freeman entered the packed courtroom dressed in a blue suit and dark glasses. He took his glasses and black face mask off before he started testifying.
