R Kelly’s trial delayed again due to coronavirus pandemic
Singer faces charges in three states
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.R Kelly's New York trial has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the Chicago Tribune, US District Judge Ann Donnelly said during a status hearing on Tuesday that the planned April 2021 date was "not realistic at all".
A new potential trial date has been set for August 2021, although it may also be revised depending on the status of the pandemic at that time.
This is the latest in a series of delays that have affected his cases in the states of New York and Illinois.
The singer, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, faces a mix of federal and state charges. Charges against him have been filed in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota.
The charges range from sexual abuse to racketeering.
He has pleased not guilty to the charges against him. He has denied all allegations of abuse.
The singer is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. He has remained in custody since his arrest in July 2019.
Allegations against him received renewed attention after the airing of the documentary Surviving R Kelly in January 2019.
A second instalment, Surviving R Kelly Part II: The Reckoning, aired in January 2020.