Friday, March 08, 2019

R Kelly's novel interpretation of double jeopardy unlikely to work

R Kelly is arguing that since he was found not guilty of sexually abusing two underage girls back in 2008, no new cases with different underage girls can be brought against him. That is a profound mis-reading of the double jeopardy legal principle. One not guilty verdict does not immunize him or anybody else from prosecution of the same alleged crimes with new victims. Kelly should consult with his attorney before making any additional outrageous claims on national television. If his attorney was consulted and approved Kelly's bizarre defense, he should be investigated for malpractice. 

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