Another delay in his child pornography trial because of "the torrent of publicity surrounding the case." The motion, which is being kept under seal, cited media coverage over the weekend of the judge's decision to allow a woman to testify that she had a three-way sexual encounter with Kelly and the teen shown in the videotape at the center of the case. The earliest the judge could rule on this matter is Friday, the day jury selection is scheduled to begin. He gave prosecutors until Friday to respond to the defense request for a new trial.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
R Kelly Wants to Delay Trial
Another delay in his child pornography trial because of "the torrent of publicity surrounding the case." The motion, which is being kept under seal, cited media coverage over the weekend of the judge's decision to allow a woman to testify that she had a three-way sexual encounter with Kelly and the teen shown in the videotape at the center of the case. The earliest the judge could rule on this matter is Friday, the day jury selection is scheduled to begin. He gave prosecutors until Friday to respond to the defense request for a new trial.
