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Attorneys in R. Kelly's child pornography trial are expected to begin questioning 150 potential jurors Monday, and it's unlikely any of his fans will be chosen to hear the allegations against one of urban music's biggest stars, according to The Associated Press reports.
The 41-year-old hitmaker, known for sexually charged hits like "Bump N' Grind," has pleaded not guilty to charges that he videotaped himself having sex with a girl as young as 13.
The selection of the 16 jurors, four of them alternates, will be key for both prosecutors and defense attorneys, said Steve Cron, a defense lawyer from Santa Monica, Calif., who has practiced for 35 years.
"In a case where a celebrity has good and bad public images, it's critical," said Cron, who has no link to the Kelly case.
It's unlikely the defense could pack the jury with R. Kelly fans, because "the prosecution should be successful in excluding them,"  he said.
Prosecutors may seek well-educated jurors, which could help cause if they call technical experts to speak about the videotape, he said.
When the trial gets under way, prosecutors will face a daunting challenge: The girl believed to be on the videotape, who is now 23, says it wasn't her. And Kelly's lawyers — including prominent Chicago attorney Ed Genson — haven't conceded it's Kelly in the video. |
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