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R Kelly juror ‘suffers panic attack’ amid closing arguments before being excused: ‘She can’t go on one minute more’

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A juror in R Kelly’s latest criminal trial has been dismissed from the case after reportedly suffering a panic attack. The I Believe I Can Fly singer – real name Robert Sylvester Kelly – is currently facing child pornography and obstruction of justice charges in Chicago.

Kelly, 55, is facing 13 counts including creating and receiving child pornography, obstruction of justice and enticing minors into sexual activity.He has denied all charges.It is separate to Kelly’s New York trial in June, which culminated with the singer being sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

On Monday, the prosecution rested their case before the defence teams began their closing arguments. However, one of the jurors – a white woman reported to work for a public library – is said to have suffered a panic attack during a break in proceedings.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the juror told courtroom personnel that she ‘doesn’t think she can go on one minute more’ and that even waiting overnight would not help.

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