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With R&B kingpin R. Kelly's trial set to begin next month for child pornography charges, it is reported that the judge in the case has been meeting secretly with lawyers -- usually within the privacy of his chambers.
According to 'The Chicago Tribune,' Circuit Judge Vincent Gaughan ordered a hearing for the case on April 11-- having reporters to wait down the hallway, allowing Kelly to stay in the in courtroom for the nearly two hour hearing.
To date there has been little information shared with the public regarding Kelly's case due to the lawyers being placed under a gag order causing them not to discuss any legal details.
Before closing the courtroom, Gaughan said several motions that had been placed under seal would be discussed, the newspaper reported. However, it was unclear how many motions there were and what they involved.
Meanwhile, DePaul University College of Law professor Rodney Blackman has a possible theory regarding Gaughan's viewpoints on the case.
"Obviously, the evidence in this case is likely to be very emotionally charged, which is probably why he's insisting that things be under seal."
"But the point of allowing the press in is to let the public know what's going on, including letting the public know if there's any irregularity in the judicial process," he added.
Jury selection for the 2002 case begins May 9.
A spokesperson for the Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter could not be reached by deadline.
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By: Jeez Louise on 4/15/2008 10:00PM
having reporters to wait down the hallway?
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By: "DimePiece" on 4/15/2008 12:57AM
R.Kelly needs to stop it! You owe it to your fans, your family, and the people to get the information that they all deserve to hear! What's wrong Kelly, "Afraid", what more things people might find in your "DISGUISTING CLOSET"! The "TRUTH", "PROOF", will come out and the evidence will be POINTING AT YOU! You know that you had done all of those disguising CRIMES TO YOUNG WOMEN NOW YOU SHOULD ADMIT AND DO THE TIME!
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By: Lisa on 3/25/2009 12:19AM
^^^^^^^^^^
Are you kidding me? Did you actually READ the article, or are you just spewing drivel. It clearly says that the JUDGE is meeting privately with the lawyers and the JUDGE had the reporters wait in the hall. That had nothing to do with Kellz, that was the judge's decision. You need to get over your hatred of Kellz. He don't owe you or nobody else sh!t.
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By: Mr.Carl W. Whitmore on 4/15/2008 3:59AM
Kelly I don't care if you are innocent or guilty just keep making the music man. Hell 2002? Me 2000 and the justice system tried to lock me up quietly. The prosecutor filed false court documents and now I found out he is a judge and they will not do anything about it. So do your thing and look at Vic locked up behind a dogs that could be related to the dogs they put on us and that was not long ago. That New York Governor is not locked up nor is that prostitute? The scale of justice is not level and the lady is peeping.
Some get by and most blacks don't. Yes I said it about how the justice system is lopsided. Prosecutor in the Lacross Team was disbarred and the prosecutor that was in my case is now a judge? Kelly let your case go on forever and the people don't need to know a thing about it. The young lady is not talking so why should anybody else. Go to http://www.carlwhitmore.com/carlwhitmores and get something buy something that will take up a little of your time trying to figure out what the verdict of this case.
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By: Mr.Carl W. Whitmore on 4/15/2008 4:07AM
Kelly I don't care if you are innocent or guilty just keep making the music man. Hell 2002? Me 2000 and the justice system tried to lock me up quietly. The prosecutor filed false court documents and now I found out he is a judge and they will not do anything about it. So do your thing and look at Vic locked up behind a dogs that could be related to the dogs they put on us and that was not long ago. That New York Governor is not locked up nor is that prostitute? The scale of justice is not level and the lady is peeping.
Some get by and most blacks don't. Yes I said it about how the justice system is lopsided. Prosecutor in the Lacross Team was disbarred and the prosecutor that was in my case is now a judge? Kelly let your case go on forever and the people don't need to know a thing about it. The young lady is not talking so why should anybody else. Go to http://www.carlwhitmore.com/carlwhitmores and get something buy something that will take up a little of your time trying to figure out what the verdict of this case.
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By: JOANN on 4/15/2008 4:47AM
On Kelly's latest album, where every single song is a masterpiece, it shows in his lyrics that he is a Godly man, a strong man, a loving man, a good friend, and just an all around great person. He has the voice of an angel.
All of this stress being placed on him when there is no complaining witness is all just a ploy to get some of his millions into the pockets of the lawyers/legal system. God bless you Kelly. God will bring you out bigger and better than before, if it is possible to be greater than you are already.
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By: cole on 4/15/2008 4:49AM
Robert will go down in history as one of the musical geniuses of our time. i think he surpasses michael jackson.
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By: emily on 4/15/2008 4:51AM
i don't even believe it was rob on that video. everyone has many many twins in the world. and besides look how they can superimpose the images of people in the movies. eddie murphy talks to himself, and so does madea in the movies as different characters. they can do so much with film these days.
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By: jay on 4/15/2008 4:52AM
u can't convict someone when there is no complaining witness.
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By: sandra on 4/15/2008 4:54AM
I believe I can fly...I believe I can touch the sky...Spread my wings and fly away... Think about it every night and day....I believe I can fly....
Lord Lord this man is special.
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