Grand Jury Seated in Wake of New R. Kelly Allegations, Sources Say

By Christine Zosche 

A grand jury has been convened in Cook County, Ill., in connection with new allegations against singer R. Kelly, according to two sources close to the case. (CNN)

Lawyer Michael Avenatti tweeted Saturday that a recording that wasn’t previously released “allegedly shows further acts of sexual abuse of an underage girl by R Kelly.” (New York Daily News)

The lawyer for Stormy Daniels, who is representing alleged victims in the case, said he also turned over a list of witnesses. A lawyer for R. Kelly said Monday that he had not heard of any grand jury investigation. (Deadline)

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While Kelly was arrested and tried after a similar tape emerged in 2002, he was acquitted after the woman in the video declined to testify against him. (Variety)

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