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R. Kelly Back on Trial for Chil Pornography

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A federal jury was impaneled Tuesday in R. Kelly's hometown of Chicago to decide multiple charges against the R&B singer

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Kelly, who is Black, is accused of enticing minors for sex

Kelly, who is Black, is accused of enticing minors for sex

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Kelly attorney accused prosecutors of seeking to strike Blacks

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judge Harry Leinenweber partially agreed with the defense

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Some of the jurors selected had watched at least part of a six-part documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly,

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Among the 12 jurors selected was a retired real estate agent

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Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday morning, after which prosecutors will begin calling witnesses.

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