CHICAGO (AP) — Cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the trial and pretrial hearings in R. Kelly’s sexual abuse case, but the R&B singer’s accusers can’t be photographed or filmed without their consent, a judge ruled Friday. With neither side objecting to them, though, it’s almost certain that the judge will allow them. As for Kelly’s case, Associate Judge Lawrence Flood said cameras will be allowed going forward, beginning with the next hearing on March 22. Kelly, 52, has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse pertaining to four women, including three who were minors at the time the abuse allegedly occurred. Although Smollett’s and Kelly’s say their clients welcome the cameras, some caution that it may not a good idea.

Source: Huffington Post March 16, 2019 22:07 UTC