Opening Statements Begin In R. Kelly Racketeering & Sex Trafficking Trial

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Now that a jury has been selected, opening statements will begin today (August 18) in the R. Kelly trial. 

The disgraced R&B singer will report to a Brooklyn courtroom to face charges of racketeering and sex trafficking involving women and underage girls. 

R. Kelly, 54, has denied any wrongdoing. 

Watch the “CBS This Morning” report below. 

https://youtu.be/M2KEjwI1a0g

Court TV was planning to bring live coverage of the case, however the judge ruled no outside media would be allowed in the courtroom due to COVID-19 protocols.

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