The R. Kelly case

R. Kelly fan freed after apologizing to the judge

UPDATE: Debra Triplett, an R. Kelly fan who spent 34 days in jail because she shouted "Free R. Kelly" at jurors, was freed Wednesday morning after apologizing to the judge.

Sources: New inquiry into claim of R. Kelly witness payoff

Law-enforcement officials plan to look into allegations that an associate of R. Kelly paid off a woman who claimed to have evidence of a sexual relationship between the R&B superstar and his then-underage goddaughter, sources say.

R. Kelly trial witness said she got $100,000 in exchange for sex tape, documents say

Newly unsealed documents from the R. Kelly trial include a star witness' claims that she got $100,000 from an associate of the R&B superstar in exchange for a sex tape depicting child pornography.

R. KELLY ACQUITTED

Girl's denial blurred case

One paramount lesson to take away from the failed child pornography prosecution of R&B star R. Kelly is this: It's hard to win a conviction when the alleged victim not only denies it but also doesn't show up in court.

Verdict on singer's career in fans' hands

For six years R&B star R. Kelly managed to maintain his considerable popularity despite child pornography charges hanging over his head. So his acquittal Friday on all counts may not change his career trajectory too dramatically.

Why the jury acquitted R. Kelly

R. Kelly bowed his head and wept Friday as he was cleared of child pornography charges, acquitted by a jury that deliberated for just 7 1/2 hours over a case that took six years to bring to trial.

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Votes every hour, spirited debate and, ultimately, a consensus

The jury weighing R. Kelly's guilt or innocence voted once an hour over parts of two days, and the outcome changed each time they took a straw poll.

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Attorneys give closing arguments before R. Kelly jury deliberates

In closing arguments as dramatic as the child pornography trial that preceded it, prosecutors and defense attorneys in the R. Kelly case made one final attempt Thursday to sway jurors.

R. KELLY TRIAL: GAVEL TO GAVEL

1st day of R. Kelly testimony ends

The R. Kelly trial concluded its first day of testimony this afternoon with the defense showing nearly four dozen pictures of scars and birthmarks on the singer's body.

R. KELLY TRIAL: GAVEL TO GAVEL

Juror gets call from Tribune marketer

A selected juror in the R. Kelly trial has apparently been receiving calls from someone associated with the Tribune, Judge Vincent Gaughan said today.

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R. Kelly trial blog May 15: Jury complete

Thursday, May 15, 6:15 PM: R. Kelly gets new look for latest court appearance

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R. Kelly trial blog May 14: No progress on jurors

The jury counts stands at 8--4 whites and 4 blacks--as the third day of questioning in the R. Kelly child pornography case ended without any new picks.

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R. Kelly trial blog May 13: 8 jurors seated

R. Kelly may not be the only star to shine at his child pornography trial.

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R. Kelly trial blog May 12: Jury selection in gear

After almost nine hours of jury selection Monday, three people have been picked to serve on the R. Kelly trial. Thirteen others were dismissed by the judge, defense or prosecution.

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Reporters locked out

Jury selection got under way in the R. Kelly case Friday, but the media was barred from entering the courtroom--a mistake law-enforcement officials blamed on "first-day jitters."

R. Kelly profile: Legal woes don't stop the music

Sex scandals have ruined or derailed many pop star careers, as Michael Jackson, George Michael, Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry would attest.

The charges against R. Kelly

The R&B superstar faces a 14-count indictment.

Kelly prosecutors bear heavy burden

As jury selection begins later this week in the R. Kelly child pornography trial, the high-profile case will be missing a key component of most criminal prosecutions: A victim.