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ABC News · Sep 12, 2022

R. Kelly trial nears conclusion, how Sunday’s rain pushed city’s sewers to limit and more in your Chicago news roundup

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Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

‘The hidden side of R. Kelly has come to light:’ Case will soon be in jurors’ hands

After four weeks of testimony, jurors will soon decide the fate of the Chicago-born R&B star and his two co-defendants.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Defense rests at R. Kelly trial on trial-fixing charges

The defense for R. Kelly and two co-defendants has rested at the R&B singer’s trial on charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

How UIC cost taxpayers $1.2M, Illinois pols funded by Juul and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022

Closing arguments expected Monday in R. Kelly trial after defense rests

The trial ended its fourth week at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse with more than two days of testimony from Kelly’s co-defendant and former business manager, Derrel McDavid.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022

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The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

Ex-employee testifies he now doubts R. Kelly abuse denials

An ex-business manager for R. Kelly and his co-defendant at Kelly’s ongoing federal trial in Chicago has expressed doubts on the witness stand about Kelly’s insistence in the 2000s that he never sexually abused minors

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022

R. Kelly co-defendant continues testimony Thursday: ‘Make sure you get all those tapes’

CHICAGO — R. Kelly’s former business manager and current co-defendant took the stand again Thursday for what promises to be lengthy testimony in his own defense.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 8, 2022

‘I’m embarrassed’: R. Kelly’s ex-business manager pulls U-turn, says he ‘learned a lot’ at trial

Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean objected to Derrel McDavid’s “theatrics.” McDavid took off his glasses, wiped away tears, and said, “this is not theatrics, ma’am.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022