Crime & Safety
R. Kelly's Defense Team Seeks Acquittal Or New Trial Following Federal Child Pornography Conviction
The singer was charged with sexually abusing his 14-year-old goddaughter "Jane" and other girls on video.
CHICAGO (CBS) — Attorneys for disgraced singer R. Kelly filed two motions in federal court on Tuesday, asking a judge to either grant him a new trial, or throw out his September conviction on child pornography and other sex crime charges.
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The motions are routine steps following criminal convictions, and are rarely granted, but lay out arguments that Kelly defense attorney Jennifer Bonjean will likely include in an appeal to the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
