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Chicago’s chances of getting Democratic National Convention looking better and better, top source says

SNEED: The decision is likely between the Windy City and the Big Apple, with crime and fundraising a factor for both

Chicago Sun-Times

Now that R. Kelly’s locked up, maybe he can get some real help

And maybe his conviction and sentencing might also prompt other sexual abusers to get the psychiatric help they need before it’s too late.

Chicago Sun-Times

EXPLAINER: R. Kelly acquitted on rigging trial. Why?

Federal prosecutors this week scored multiple convictions against R. Kelly at the singer’s trial in Chicago, but they lost on the headline charge — that Kelly obstructed justice by rigging his 2008 state child pornography trial, at which jurors acquitted him

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Here are the counts R. Kelly was found guilty of — and the ones he wasn’t

The disgraced R&B superstar was found guilty of abusing three girls in federal court in Chicago Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

R Kelly convicted of six counts on child abuse image charges in latest criminal trial

The jury convicted the 55-year-old after a four-week court case in his hometown of Chicago, however the disgraced star was acquitted of fixing a state trial on child pornography charges in 2008.

Daily Record

First Thing: Near-total abortion ban takes effect in Indiana

Law in effect wipes out abortion access for 1.5 million people in the state, which was a safe haven for those seeking the procedure. Plus, how house music changed the world

The Guardian - UK

American Singer R Kelly found guilty in child pornography case

American singer R. Kelly has been convicted on federal child pornography charges. Read more on Dynamite News:

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R Kelly: Disgraced former R&B star convicted of child porn and sex abuse charges

Kelly, 55, was found guilty on three counts of child pornography and three counts of child enticement

Evening Standard

R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago results in split verdict; singer faces possibility of longer prison term after conviction on child pornography charges

CHICAGO — It took more than two decades for “Jane” to come forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her godfather, R&B superstar R. Kelly.

Chicago Tribune

Former R. Kelly business manager Derrel McDavid acquitted on all counts

McDavid testified that he followed lawyers’ advice as he helped coordinate payoffs ahead of Kelly’s 2008 child porn trial — payments federal prosecutors alleged was hush money.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly convicted on child pornography charges at federal trial in Chicago; acquitted of conspiring to obstruct justice

CHICAGO — In a split verdict after a hotly contested trial, a federal jury in Chicago on Wednesday convicted disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly on child pornography charges for videotaping himself sexually abusing his then-14-year-old goddaughter decades ago.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly convicted on child pornography charges at federal trial in Chicago

CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago on Wednesday convicted disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly on child pornography charges for making videotapes of himself sexually abusing his then-14-year-old goddaughter decades ago.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly is convicted of child pornography

A federal jury convicted R. Kelly of several child pornography charges in his hometown of Chicago, delivering another legal blow to a singer who used to be one of the biggest R&B stars in the world.

WEKU

R. Kelly verdict: Singer guilty in federal trial in Chicago, bringing closure to decadeslong legal saga

It took 11 hours for jurors in the R&B star’s trial to reach their decision, finding Kelly guilty on six of 13 counts.

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Chicago Tribune

Jurors ask first questions as they continue deliberating in R. Kelly federal trial

CHICAGO — Jurors returned to the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Wednesday morning to continue deliberations in the trial of R. Kelly, and within the first hour of their discussions they had already sent the judge three specific questions.

The Independent UK

R. Kelly timeline: Shining star to convicted sex trafficker

R&B superstar R. Kelly’s musical accomplishments have long been shadowed by allegations that he sexually abused women and children

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Day 2 of jury deliberations at R. Kelly's child porn trial

Jurors are set to begin deliberating for a second day at R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago

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Jury in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago ends first day of deliberations with no verdict

CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s Chicago federal trial were excused Tuesday evening after deliberating fewer than four hours without reaching a verdict, and are expected to return Wednesday morning to continue their discussions.

Chicago Sun-Times

GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s Chicago move, R. Kelly trial awaits verdict and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly attorney urges jury to put aside what they may have heard about him, see ‘humanity’ in accused superstar

CHICAGO — The attorney for R. Kelly urged the jury in her closing argument Tuesday to put aside any preconceived notions they may have about the R&B superstar and see “the humanity” in him when deliberating charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice.

Chicago Tribune

Jury begins deliberating in R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago after more than 8 hours of closing arguments

CHICAGO — After more than eight hours of closing arguments over the past two days, jurors in the Chicago federal case against disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly and two former associates have begun their deliberations.

WEKU

Jury deliberations have begun for R. Kelly's child pornography and trial-fixing case

Jurors will have to sort through a month of evidence and arguments on charges accusing the singer of producing child pornography, enticing minors for sex and rigging his 2008 child porn trial.

Chicago Sun-Times

R. Kelly jurors begin to deliberate after singer’s lawyer makes final pitch

Now in its fifth week, Kelly’s trial on federal child pornography and obstruction charges has reached its final stage.

The Independent UK

R. Kelly lawyer to deliver closing before jurors deliberate

R. Kelly’s lead attorney is getting her chance to deliver her closing argument to federal jurors in Chicago

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