R. Kelly Denied Postponement In Child Pornography Trial

R+B star R. Kelly has had a last-minute bid to postpone his child pornography trial denied.

Earlier this week, Kelly's lawyers submitted a new motion appealing to have the case temporarily delayed due to a recent "torrent of publicity" surrounding the case, which they feel could have a negative effect on the trial's outcome.

But a Chicago, Illinois judge dismissed Kelly's attorneys' request on Friday, May 9, when jury selection was due to start, and ruled trial proceedings will continue as planned - six years after he was charged with having sex with a minor.

The 41-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges of child pornography, after a videotape emerged allegedly showing him having sex with an underage girl.

However, the trial looks to be a messy one - both Kelly and his now-23-year-old alleged sexual partner both insist it isn't them on the videotape.

Kelly faces up to 15 years in prison if he's convicted.

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