The jury is complete for the R. Kelly child-pornography trial.

Both the prosecution and defense have chosen and agreed upon twelve jurors—one of whom is a rape victim – and four alternates. The jury consists of mostly men – with eight men and four women – while two men and two women will serve as alternates. Eight of the jurors are white; four are black. Two alternates are black, one is white and one is Latino and, age wise, the jury is said to be split even between young and middle-age adults.

Opening statements in the case are to begin Tuesday.

Kelly, who denies the charges, stands accused of videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl.






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