Jury questioning to start in R. Kelly trial
CHICAGO (AP) -May 12, 2008 Prosecutors and defense attorneys are likely to ask the
Chicago-area residents how they feel about the singer and what they
know about allegations against one of urban music's biggest stars.
The 41-year-old Kelly has pleaded not guilty to charges that he
videotaped himself having sex with a girl as young as 13.
Sixteen jurors will be selected, including four alternates.
Although Kelly won a Grammy in 1997 for the gospel-like song "I
Believe I Can Fly," his biggest hits are bawdy ballads like
"Ignition" and his current single, "Hair Braider." He is due to
release a new album in July.
