R. Kelly sex crimes trial begins in New York
published : 18 Aug 2021 at 22:45
NEW YORK – R. Kelly’s highly anticipated sex abuse trial got underway Wednesday in New York where the disgraced R&B superstar faces a slew of charges, including racketeering and sexual exploitation of a child.
The prosecution and the defense were due to make their opening statements at a Brooklyn federal court in the long-awaited trial that the pandemic delayed by over a year.
Kelly, 54, is also charged with kidnapping, bribery and forced…
