R Kelly's trial postponed after prosecutors seized 100 devices during search warrant

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He may face a fresh wave of charges as another accuser has come forward.

On 3/5/20 at 3:25 PM ESTR. Kelly's high profile sexual abuse trial has been postponed until October 13 2020 in light of the discovery of new evidence. At least one hundred electronic devices were recovered after a search warrant was issued.

Authorities entered and searched the premises of an undisclosed location while executing the warrant. Devices, including iPads, cell phones and hard drives, were seized from the property. The prosecutors needed more time to investigate what was uncovered from those devices, according to the. U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber did not object the motion to delay and subsequently moved the trial date to October.

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer R. Kelly appears standing beside his attorney, Steven Greenberg during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse on September 17, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Kelly is facing multiple sexual assault charges and is being held without bail. R. Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, shared that the search warrant had been for a suburban storage facility where the singer keeps electronic equipment and even his tour bus.

Also charged in the case are Kelly's co-defendants. Derrel McDavid, Kelly's ex-manager and Milton Brown, Kelly's former employee, have pleaded not guilty. They have been charged with conspiracy in order to receive child pornography. U.S. Magistrate Judge Young Kim released Brown on bond until his next hearing, scheduled for March 10 2020. If convicted, Brown could face up to 20 years in prison, per theMcDavid though has demanded a speedy trial.

 

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