The federal case in Chicago against R&B superstar R. Kelly is now in the hands of a jury at the end of a month-long trial.
Jurors left the courtroom to begin deliberations at 1:04 p.m.
Appenteng’s argument followed Bonjean’s. The prosecutor quoted testimony that "R. Kelly had to have what he wanted."Defense rests at R. Kelly trial on trial-fixing charges "She was 17 years old," Bonjean said. "And they did not care that she was having a relationship, at that point, with Mr. Kelly." "Use Jane as your base and as your guide," Appenteng said. "Everything happened to her in this case. From beginning to end. Kelly’s sexual abuse of her is clear."
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