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R. Kelly Misses Court Date in Chicago

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Posted: 2007-12-19 17:48:20
CHICAGO (Dec. 19) - R. Kelly could be facing arrest if he doesn't show up in court Thursday.

The 40-year-old singer, who is in the middle of a 45-city tour, faces child pornography charges for allegedly videotaping sex acts with a young teenage girl. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Verne Troyer reached a settlement on Friday that ensures that the sex tape his now ex-girlfriend made when they were still a couple will not be distributed.

Kelly missed a hearing Wednesday in Chicago after his tour bus was stopped by Utah State Police, said Kelly's attorney, Ed Genson.

Cook County prosecutors asked Judge Vincent Gaughan to issue a warrant for Kelly's arrest, saying the court had been generous in allowing Kelly to embark on his tour.

"The very least he could do is be here for his appointed court date," said Assistant State's Attorney Shauna Boliker.

The judge entered the warrant, but put it on hold until Thursday morning, when he ordered Kelly to appear in court.

Genson told the judge his client tried his best to make it on time, but first snow, then Utah authorities, delayed the tour bus on its journey from a concert date in Sacramento, Calif., to Chicago.

Police pulled the bus over and discovered its log book didn't document enough rest time for the driver. Police ordered the bus to stop for eight hours, Genson said.

Gaughan is expected to set a trial date in the case, which has been pending since 2002.

The singer won't have to rush off to a concert after court. A Minneapolis show Thurste in the case, which has been pending since 2002.

The singer won't have to rush off to a concert after court. A Minneapolis show Thursday night has been canceled. The next scheduled tour date is Friday in Chicago, according to Kelly's Web site.

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Angelford2701 05:30:00 PM Jan 04 2008

come one people we have to look at the whole picture. We as people are not perfect. Bill Clinton is the perfect example. Of course He should go down if he did something like this but to call him the N word. He is just a black man trying to make it this crazy white world. He has'nt even been convicted yet and you are already being the judge and juror give it up it aint cha job to judge playa. Live your life and worry about what the **** is in yiour closet.

TFCrow 08:26:26 AM Dec 20 2007

Pedophiles should be in state prison

meatmanlh 11:31:09 PM Dec 19 2007

why does race always have to be involed in everything. white man this, blackman that. why not look at men as men. people are just people.

jamieparker24 11:04:36 PM Dec 19 2007

If I (an innocent white male) were charged with this I'd be scared to pick up the soap about right now, if you get my drift.

fsrocko1 10:45:55 PM Dec 19 2007

He is a piece of cr@p and needs to be in a prison cell with a sex offender that needs a new girlfriend.

toyman6000 10:07:22 PM Dec 19 2007

send him straight to jail do not pass go....

tankksr 09:41:26 PM Dec 19 2007

I agree with ironponycast

islandlady1969 09:06:14 PM Dec 19 2007

I HATE THAT CHILD MOLESTER, HOW COME HE IS ALOUD TO WALK THE STREET

renwal 08:31:08 PM Dec 19 2007

He still performs?.....trapped in a closet sucked, I thought his career was over??? who likes this crap????

aforceone1 08:14:00 PM Dec 19 2007

I am so sick of hearing about R. Kelly. Never the less I hope he didnt do it, but if he did give him what he is due.

A Soulful Muse 08:13:24 PM Dec 19 2007

I want to know why this sexual predator has not gone to trial. . its been years. . .the girl(s) were underage, he videotaped his manly exploits with them. . he deserves the same thing other sex offenders get - a lovely time in the state prison system, where the inmates will show him a whole lotta love. . I look forward to it!

ironponycast 07:31:18 PM Dec 19 2007

send all sex prog idiots for prison for LIFE and have their BLANK removed!

plushluv38 06:56:41 PM Dec 19 2007

It has been reported that the female in the video was an adult. Had she been a minor, I'm sure his azz would have been prosecuted.

ShameonmeS 06:27:44 PM Dec 19 2007

Welcome to jail.

Smithyboy50 05:47:46 PM Dec 19 2007

They need to dismiss this case already if they haven't got nothing yet they are not going to get nothing!!!!! Love you kelly

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