Federal Prosecutors Dub R. Kelly 'Sexual Predator' In Closing Arguments

R. Kelly: A 'Sexual Predator' (Photo: Jamie Lamor Thompson / Shutterstock.com)

Federal prosecutors described singer R. KELLY as a sexual predator in closing arguments in his federal trial in CHICAGO, following four weeks of testimony.

The disgraced performer faces a 13-count indictment on child pornography and obstruction of justice charges, along with two former associated being tried with him. 

Jurors heard four weeks of testimony from more than 30 witnesses, and saw clips from three sex tapes that prosecutors say show KELLY sexually abusing his 14-year-old goddaughter.

In closing arguments, prosecutors spent more than two hours detailing the 13 criminal counts against KELLY heard in testimony over the past month.

Assistant U.S. Attorney ELIZABETH POZOLO claimed KELLY wasn't the only one to cover up his sexual abuse of "JANE" as a child. She also reminded the jury what they saw and heard on those tapes, all involving "JANE," including KELLY referring to her as 14 years old and  urinating on her body parts, face and mouth.

During the trial, four women accused KELLY of sexually abusing them when they were girls, including the state's star witness, who testified under the pseudonym "JANE."

Added POZOLO, "ROBERT KELLY abused many girls over many years ... and he didn't do it alone … the hidden side of him has come to light. The truth has come out."

KELLY already has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was convicted last year of racketeering and sex trafficking charges in federal court in NEW YORK.

« see more Net News