Here’s The Latest On R. Kelly’s Federal Racketeering Trial

The R&B singer is charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and racketeering.

R&B singer R. Kelly arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court in Chicago
This photo from Wednesday June 26, 2019, shows R&B singer R. Kelly arriving at the Leighton Criminal Court in Chicago for arraignment on sex-related charges. Amr Alfiky / Associated Press
R&B singer R. Kelly arrives at the Leighton Criminal Court in Chicago
This photo from Wednesday June 26, 2019, shows R&B singer R. Kelly arriving at the Leighton Criminal Court in Chicago for arraignment on sex-related charges. Amr Alfiky / Associated Press

Here’s The Latest On R. Kelly’s Federal Racketeering Trial

The R&B singer is charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and racketeering.

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After listening to five weeks of testimony, the jury in R. Kelly’s New York trial might reach a verdict this week. The R&B singer is charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and racketeering.

GUEST: Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune Cook County criminal courts reporter