They include accusations of sexual abuse and could involve up to 14 people, including a man who prosecutors said will testify that when he was 17, Mr. Kelly pressured him to have sex. But several jury members shared details about themselves and their experiences during the in-person selection. He said he had heard only minor bits of information about R. Kelly in the news. The trial is expected to last a month and will not be televised. The press and public will watch the trial from two overflow rooms in the courthouse.

Source: New York Times August 18, 2021 00:00 UTC