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R. Kelly Trial Brings Up Broader Issues
Posted 5.9.08 by Natalie Moore

R. Kelly upon his initial arrest in 2002. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Today, the R. Kelly child pornography trial finally gets underway. Six years ago police arrested the R&B star after a videotape surfaced of a man having sex with a girl, allegedly underage girl. Prosecutors say that man is Kelly. Kelly is pleading not guilty. Despite his legal travails, Kelly remains a multi-platinum-selling artist. And there will undoubtedly be a lot of hoopla as the case unfolds. But it’s more than mere celebrity obsession. For some, Kelly’s trial raises complicated issues around race and gender.
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Jim and Greg Go Back to School...

Rock 'n' Roll High School, that is! Join Sound Opinions tonight at the Music Box Theatre for a screening of the classic rock film. Jim and Greg will host a Q&A with Mary Woronv, who played Principal Miss Togar. Get your advance tickets now and save a few bucks, or buy them at the door!

We talk with professor Wesley Skogan about his new evaluation of Chicago’s CeaseFire program and hear a preview of the trial of R&B singer R. Kelly.

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