R. Kelly says he will not testify in Chicago federal trial

R&B star R. Kelly will not take the stand in his trial on child pornography and obstruction of ju

View this email online R&B star R. Kelly will not take the stand in his trial on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges, the singer said in court Thursday, though his co-defendant former manager will testify. Read more:

R. Kelly says he will not testify in child pornography, obstruction trial U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber rejected the defense motion to throw out some or all of the charges in the case. chicago.suntimes.com  •  Share

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R. Kelly defense team faces uphill battle to beat child porn case R&B star Kelly was acquitted on similar charges in 2008, but much about the case has changed in the intervening years — mostly in favor of the prosecution. chicago.suntimes.com  •  Share

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