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R. Kelly is going on trial in Chicago after being convicted in New York

R. Kelly's federal trial is about to begin. He is charged with 13 counts involving child pornography and obstruction of justice.

R. Kelly, the convicted sex offender and disgraced singer, is on trial — again.

Jury selection begins Monday for the 55-year-old's federal trial in Chicago.

Kelly is charged with 13 counts that include creating and receiving child pornography, enticing minors into illegal sexual activity and obstruction of justice.

Kelly's obstruction of justice charge

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