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R Kelly juror ‘suffers panic attack’ amid closing arguments before being excused: ‘She can’t go on one minute more’
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. US District Judge Harry Leinenweber reportedly informed the courtroom that, following a short discussion, the woman was being replaced by an alternate juror, with her stand-in said to be a white man possibly in his 60s. ‘My inclination is to excuse her,’ Leinenweber reportedly told the court.It’s said that both jurors stated they have not seen the docu-series Surviving R Kelly, which features multiple claims of sexual abuse from women about the R&B singer. Monday’s court proceedings featured around four hours of closing arguments, with prosecutors kicking off the day followed by the lawyer for Kelly’s ex-business manager, Derrel McDavid, and former employee Milton ‘June’
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Corrie star Antony Cotton has famous mum who appeared on cobbles before he did
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has been a show staple since 2003 and it seems acting runs in his blood.The actor, 47, portrays Sean Tully on the ITV soap.His mother Enid Dunn has also made several Weatherfield appearances and in fact, made her Corrie debut before her son did.READ MORE:Corrie's Antony Cotton hits out at 'dangerous' Dancing on Ice after agonising ITV stintThe Bury-based actress first appeared on the cobbles as Dennis Stringer's aunt Joan Lawson in January 2002 at the character's funeral.She returned to the cobbles in 2006 as a character credited as Old Crone.Enid later played a special role in 2010 TV movie The Road to Coronation Street.The actress portrayed Granada Television tea lady Agnes, who famously informed the soap's creator Tony Warren that his planned title Florizel Street sounded like a disinfectant - leading him to change it.In spite of her various soap roles, Enid's Corrie journey was far from over.In 2011, she played a woman bumped into by the murderous John Stape (Graeme Hawley).Enid made her final Coronation Street appearance to date as bingo player Maureen Rothwell in 2014.She has also appeared in episodes of Cutting It, No Offence, Shameless and Bancroft - and previously appeared as barmaid Joyce in Peter Kay's hit comedy Phoenix Nights.Her recent TV roles have included small parts in The Bay and Compulsion.While his mother may have retired her Coronation Street roles, Antony recently renewed his contract with the ITV soap.This year has seen the character tested by a short-lived relationship with Frank Bardsley (Simon O'Brien) and his son Dylan Wilson's return to the cobbles.Following its axe on Friday due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation Street will make a return to
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