Verdict is in in R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago, and will be read shortly.
Jurors have reached a verdict in singer R. Kelly's federal trial in Chicago, after nearly 11 hours of deliberation over the past two days.. Two former associates were tried alongside him.are accused of fixing Kelly's 2008 child pornography trial
Before the jury began its deliberations, Kelly's lead defense attorney asked jurors to set aside what they knew about the singer before the trial, acknowledging most of it probably wasn't favorable, and to treat him as a"John Doe." Bonjean said the jury must make their decision based only on the evidence they heard in the courtroom, not what they might know about Kelly through the media, or what they've heard about him elsewhere.
"The defendants are guilty of each count in the indictment. Hold them accountable," Appenteng said.
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