Rachel Stockman & Attorney Terri Austin Discuss the Latest on the R Kelly Case 08/07/19
TL;DR
R. Kelly's attorney argues that the new charges filed against the R&B singer in Minnesota are prosecutorial misconduct.
Transcript
and good morning everybody I'm your host this morning in for Jesse Weber I'm Rachel Stockman and boy we have a lot going on we have two major trials going on this morning one in California where closings continue in the so-called Hollywood Ripper case plus in Tennessee we will be back to the Eric Boyd trial who is facing charges for the brutal tort... Read More
Key Insights
- 💍 R. Kelly's attorney argues that the charges in Minnesota are prosecutorial misconduct and that the alleged victim willingly engaged in consensual activities.
- 🥶 The defense claims that it would have been lawful for R. Kelly to have sex with the 17-year-old victim under Minnesota law.
- 🧑🏭 The attorney suggests that the numerous allegations against R. Kelly are a result of buyer's remorse and attempts to reframe consensual encounters as criminal acts.
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Questions & Answers
Q: What are the new charges against R. Kelly in Minnesota?
The new charges allege that R. Kelly engaged in sexual acts with a 16-17 year old victim that he met at a fan meet-and-greet.
Q: What is R. Kelly's attorney's defense?
R. Kelly's attorney argues that the charges are prosecutorial misconduct and that the alleged victim willingly engaged in consensual activities with R. Kelly.
Q: Can a person be held responsible if they were lied to about the age of the victim?
In some states, including Illinois, it may be a defense if the person lied about their age and the accused could not have reasonably known.
Q: How does R. Kelly's attorney respond to the allegations of buyer's remorse?
R. Kelly's attorney claims that some of the alleged victims are now claiming buyer's remorse and are repurposing consensual encounters.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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New charges have been filed against R. Kelly in Minnesota relating to alleged sexual acts with a 16-17 year old victim.
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R. Kelly's attorney claims that the charges are prosecutorial misconduct and that the alleged victim willingly engaged in consensual activities.
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The attorney argues that it would have been lawful for R. Kelly to have sex with the victim, who was 17 at the time, under Minnesota law.
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