R. Kelly jury watches graphic video clips allegedly showing singer having sex with young teen
CHICAGO — Jurors in R. Kelly’s federal trial watched graphic clips of three separate videos allegedly showing the R&B superstar sexually assaulting his goddaughter in the late 1990s, when she was as young as 14.
While the visuals were obscured from view, courthouse observers could hear much of the audio. The alleged victim, who has been referred to in court by the pseudonym “Jane,” could be heard speaking in a high and very young-sounding voice. On one clip, she refers to her “14-year-old” genitals at least four times. On another she repeats the phrase, as does the man alleged to be Kelly.
“Get on your knees,” Jane is told in another clip. “Daddy, do you still love me?” she responded.
“Of course I do,” was the answer.
Jane could be heard getting directions at several points on what she should do.
“I said don’t move,” the man alleged to be Kelly said on one clip.
“I’m sorry,” Jane responds.
Kelly’s defense so far has not directly contested whether it is Kelly on the video clips, saying that their authenticity could not be verified and that Kelly was previously acquitted for conduct
