Brooklyn, New York (CNN) Jury selection for singer R. Kelly's trial begins Monday, with hundreds of potential jurors expected to appear in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, as Covid-19 cases surge, fueled by the Delta variant . In an unusual move for a trial of this magnitude, the public and media will be unable to watch in person. Opening arguments are expected to begin on August 18, and the trial may last between six and eight weeks. What Kelly facesThe Brooklyn federal case is Kelly's second time heading to trial, after he was acquitted in 2008 of child pornography charges. His 2008 Illinois case is expected to be introduced at Kelly's Brooklyn trial, as prosecutors will allege that Kelly attempted to influence a juror in that previous trial.

Source: CNN August 09, 2021 11:15 UTC