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R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago results in split verdict; singer faces possibility of longer prison term after conviction on child pornography charges

CHICAGO — It took more than two decades for “Jane” to come forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her godfather, R&B superstar R. Kelly.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022

R. Kelly convicted on child pornography charges at federal trial in Chicago; acquitted of conspiring to obstruct justice

CHICAGO — In a split verdict after a hotly contested trial, a federal jury in Chicago on Wednesday convicted disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly on child pornography charges for videotaping himself sexually abusing his then-14-year-old goddaughter decades ago.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 14, 2022

R. Kelly convicted on child pornography charges at federal trial in Chicago

CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago on Wednesday convicted disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly on child pornography charges for making videotapes of himself sexually abusing his then-14-year-old goddaughter decades ago.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 14, 2022

Defense rests in R. Kelly’s federal trial, setting stage for closing arguments next week

CHICAGO — The defense has rested in the federal trial of R&B singer R. Kelly and two former associates, setting the stage for closing arguments and a possible verdict next week.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 9, 2022

Prosecutors begin cross-examining R. Kelly co-defendant: ‘It was about protecting your boss’

CHICAGO — On the third straight day of testimony from R. Kelly’s co-defendant and former business manager, prosecutors sought to portray him as too much of an insider to ever have been ignorant of Kelly’s true actions — and indicated that he had a significant financial interest in making sure…

Chicago Tribune · Sep 9, 2022

Who’s Who in R. Kelly’s Chicago trial?

The R&B singer will face another Chicago jury on Aug. 15, 2022. Here’s who he is and who else will be in the courtroom throughout the trial.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022

Emails sent from R. Kelly prosecutor’s burner account to author of singer’s book at issue as trial looms

CHICAGO — The Chicago federal case against R. Kelly took yet another strange twist Wednesday when it was revealed that the onetime lead prosecutor used a burner email account and a fake name to communicate with the author of a book on Kelly’s sexual misconduct.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 3, 2022