The 27 minutes of video tape “Peoples Exhibit No. 1” was questionable from the first day of testimony and could not clearly define the perpetrator of the crime. The naked female now 23, was a goddaughter to Kelly. The victim and Kelly denied they were in the video. Since the victim refused to testify in the case, this left a critical hole in the prosecution’s case against Kelly. Without the victim to testify against Kelly, the prosecution was forced to rely on other witnesses to testify.

Kelly’s lawyer Adam was asked if he knew who the alleged victim was in the video. His response, “If you find out let us know.”

Lawyers for Kelly had argued that Kelly was not the man in the sex video and that the victim supports his claim. Clearly strong enough evidence in which the People’s attorney should have known would acquit Kelly. In all, 22 witnesses were called in court to testify in the case against Kelly, including other relatives of the victim.

“Money, money, money, that’s what this case is all about,” said Kelly’s lawyer Adam.

Kelly’s lead lawyer for his dream team, Ed Genson had this to say. “The evidence won the case and we put together the best trial team I have seen in 43 years of practicing law.”

The jurors had stated in interviews that they were sharply divided in the beginning of deliberations. Three hours later, the jury - made up of eight white and four black jurors voted to acquit Kelly.

Another turning point for Kelly’s case was the prosecution’s star witness Ms. Van Allen, who stated she had sex with Kelly and the victim. Her testimony was deemed questionable, since the victim denied this.

Despite the six year case against R. Kelly, the people of Illinois have unwittingly promoted the singer songwriter. He has since released five albums and gone on tour, singing to millions of adoring fans. His new single ‘Hair Braider’ is sure to benefit from his acquittal.

Kelly has worked with some of music’s top stars such as P Diddy and Jay-Z.

Source: www.hollywoodtoday.net