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R Kelly: Disgraced former R&B star convicted of child porn and sex abuse charges

Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement

Evening Standard

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

Former R. Kelly business manager Derrel McDavid acquitted on all counts

McDavid testified that he followed lawyers’ advice as he helped coordinate payoffs ahead of Kelly’s 2008 child porn trial — payments federal prosecutors alleged was hush money.

Chicago Sun-Times

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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

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

R. Kelly is convicted of child pornography

A federal jury convicted R. Kelly of several child pornography charges in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another legal blow to a singer who used to be one of the biggest R&B stars in the world.

WEKU

R. Kelly verdict: Singer guilty in federal trial in Chicago, bringing closure to decadeslong legal saga

It took 11 hours for jurors in the R&B star’s trial to reach their decision, finding Kelly guilty on six of 13 counts.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Jurors ask first questions as they continue deliberating in R. Kelly federal trial

CHICAGO — Jurors returned to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the trial of R. Kelly, and within the first hour of their discussions they had already sent the judge three specific questions.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK

AP News Digest 3:15 am

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The Independent UK

Day 2 of jury deliberations at R. Kelly's child porn trial

Jurors are set to begin deliberating for a second day at R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago

The Independent UK

Jury in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago ends first day of deliberations with no verdict

CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial were excused Tuesday evening after deliberating fewer than four hours without reaching a verdict, and are expected to return Wednesday morning to continue their discussions.

Chicago Tribune

GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s Chicago move, R. Kelly trial awaits verdict 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

R. Kelly attorney urges jury to put aside what they may have heard about him, see ‘humanity’ in accused superstar

CHICAGO — The attorney for R. Kelly urged the jury in her closing argument Tuesday to put aside any preconceived notions they may have about the R&B superstar and see “the humanity” in him when deliberating charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice.

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Jury begins deliberating in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago after more than 8 hours of closing arguments

CHICAGO — After more than eight hours of closing arguments over the past two days, jurors in the Chicago federal case against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly and two former associates have begun their deliberations.

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Jury deliberations have begun for R. Kelly's child pornography and trial-fixing case

Jurors will have to sort through a month of evidence and arguments on charges accusing the singer of producing child pornography, enticing minors for sex and rigging his 2008 child porn trial.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly jurors begin to deliberate after singer’s lawyer makes final pitch

Now in its fifth week, Kelly’s trial on federal child pornography and obstruction charges has reached its final stage.

The Independent UK

R. Kelly lawyer to deliver closing before jurors deliberate

R. Kelly’s lead attorney is getting her chance to deliver her closing argument to federal jurors in Chicago

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Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly trial nears conclusion, how Sunday’s rain pushed city’s sewers to limit 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

‘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.

The Independent UK

Closing arguments set for R. Kelly trial on fixing charges

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer’s trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex

The Independent UK

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Chicago Tribune

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

CHICAGO — Derrel McDavid spent hours on the witness stand this week explaining that he once believed the mounting sexual abuse allegations against his boss, R&B superstar R. Kelly, were nothing more than lies from extortionists out for a payday.

Chicago Tribune

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.

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