R. Kelly's trial on racketeering and sex crimes charges has been pushed to August 18 at the request of his defense team. R. KELLY TO BE MOVED TO NYC FOR SEX-TRAFFICKING TRIAL, JUDGE SAYSFox News previously confirmed that two of the singer's attorneys requested to withdraw themselves from counsel. Judge Donnelly asked Farinella: "Are you seriously asserting, what you say on your letter, that your counselor actively kept discovery material from Mr. Kelly? Judge Donnelly denied R. Kelly’s renewed attempt at bail arguing she stills considers him a danger to the community and risk of flight. Kelly's trial in New York is still set to begin in August.

Source: Fox News July 08, 2021 21:42 UTC