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R. Kelly Trial: Sex Tape Screened, One Juror Exits

5/21/08, 9:50 am EST

Opening statements went down yesterday in the R. Kelly trial, and so did one juror. Juror Sixty-eight, who was perhaps the prosecution’s most valuable juror due to the fact that she was a rape victim, was forced to leave the panel after learning her job would not pay for her time away from work, thus making it impossible for her to maintain her mortgage. Meanwhile, the court was shown the complete version of the sex tape that was the catalyst for Kelly’s child pornography charges. The 27-minute video, which was sent anonymously to a Chicago newspaper in 2002, shows a man the prosecution claims is Kelly having sex with a girl who may be as young as 13. The defense maintains it is not the “Trapped in the Closet” star on the tape, and the girl in question says it’s not her in the video either. Stay tuned to Rock Daily for more updates on the trial of the Pied Piper of R&B.

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lawrence | 5/23/2008, 4:24 am EST

Not defending his actions, but teenage girls do have sex…lets not kid ourselves, does anyone have any memory of being a teenager?
What he should be put on trial for is his moronic lyrics.
Totally laughable.

wow | 5/22/2008, 4:52 pm EST

I was reading & I thought it would’ve been funny Juror went down- Juror # SixtyNine”

Yardsale | 5/22/2008, 1:23 pm EST

Didn’t this perv try to marry Aaliya when she was like 13. He openly flaunts that he’s this perv in his music and videos. The sad thing in all this is that he’s got enough money to get out of this. He probably paid off the juror that stepped down.

shaun | 5/21/2008, 9:19 pm EST

where can i see this video?? i want to see for myself if it is the kells. pervert.

fee from ec | 5/21/2008, 8:32 pm EST

he needs to face the fact
I hope he gets put in a closet and
the door slamed shut

c-lo | 5/21/2008, 4:46 pm EST

This guy claims that he’s a flirt in his “ima flirt” song which should be called “ima squirt” instead. He’s mr. pee man. He’s an r&b successfull artist, do you know how much sex he gets!! He needs to be sentenced for atleast 15 yrs!! He’s rich! He’s had his fun. Hopefully he’ll be pissed on by inmates. I’m surprised he doesn’t have hiv with all the groopies he’s banged and peed on.

Jared Gibbs | 5/21/2008, 3:54 pm EST

IF HE REALLY IS GUILTY - My concern is that he won’t learn anything if he gets off (forgive the pun) and potentially similar offenders will think that they might get away with something like this.

IF HE’S REALLY NOT GUILTY - I hope he’s vindicated although the court of public opinion has already convicted him. Hasn’t hurt album sales though..

chinaski | 5/21/2008, 3:50 pm EST

i hope he gets locked up and slammed like he did that poor girl.

Distgusted in CT | 5/21/2008, 1:03 pm EST

I really hope this isn’t another case where money can buy justice. remember how O.J. walked ?

If it were any regular citizen, could the trial be postponed so long???

He should be held accountable, just like any other citizen.

mr c | 5/21/2008, 12:53 pm EST

if Mr. Kelly is guilty i hope he repents because after all he will face a Higher Judge ( GOD). once He slams his gavel down it will be lights out.

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