Criminal Defense Attorney Reacts to Cross Examination of R. Kelly Trial Main Witness

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Criminal Defense Attorney Jamahl C. Kersey reacts to the cross-examination of the main witness in the R. Kelly Trial. The main witness in this case has been referred to as "Jane." On direct examination, Jane testified that the sexual abuse started when she was only 14 years old. She said R. Kelly abused her hundreds of times from when she was 14 until she turned 18.

Jane was subjected to cross-examination. The cross-examination was all about attacking Jane’s credibility. It was about exposing how many times she’s lied in the past, and attempting to expose her for being a liar today. Jane and her parents publicly denied she was abused. She lied under oath before a grand jury in the Cook County Case about whether it was her in the video. Jane also admitted making false statements to federal prosecutors when she was first questioned by them in 2019.

The ultimate problem for R. Kelly is he will not be taking the stand to refute what Jane testified to. That may prove to be an unsurmountable challenge for the legendary singer.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:34 Brief review of Jane’s Testimony
1:14 Discussion on Cross-Examination
2:20 The competitive nature of Jury Trials
3:09 Three things lawyers focus on in Cross-Examination
3:23 Cross-Examination of Jane focused on attacking credibility
3:53 Jury instructions regarding witness credibility
4:34 The jury reads witnesses’ credibility
5:35 R. Kelly’s lawyers sought to expose Jane’s lies
6:00 Casting doubt on the sexual abuse
6:50 Jane still had a sexual relationship with R. Kelly as an adult
7:10 R. Kelly helped Jane financially as an adult
7:43 Jane and R. Kelly exchanged friendly texts in 2018 and 2019
8:33 Pointing out Jane’s contradictory testimony
8:50 Jane and her family publicly denied it was Jane on the sex tape
9:20 Jane lied under oath
10:00 Jane lied to federal prosecutors in 2019
10:36 Jane claimed she no longer wanted to carry Kelly’s lies
10:38 Jane was granted immunity
11:22 Jane could get paid restitution as a victim
12:30 Defense attorneys play the hand we’re dealt
12:52 There is no direct refuting of Jane’s claims
13:38 R. Kelly not taking the stand may hurt his case

[JamahlKersey]

R. Kelly's lawyers had a lot to work with on cross-examination, but I don't think it's going to be enough. What are your thoughts? Let me know below!

[linnettemcneal]

A Lot of lying going on with this trial situation 😒

[strauqq]

Thanks for breaking it down and especially with an unbiased commentary. So rare.

[sandrawilliams]

Thank you, for explaining Mr. Rkelly situation. People don't use their common sense.

[georgiawoo]

SHE'S CHASING THE BAG THAT'S WHAT'S IT SOUNDS LIKE TO ME

[lukeconstant]

Why wouldn't she continue to lie if she has been given immunity...the jurors should Note that she should not be believed

[shedrickwallace]

I love your breakdown. It’s straight factual and unbiased. I would love to hear you breakdown the prosecution’s argument.

[dawnpratt]

Sir, you're doing a very good job in clarifying how this could would or have or haven't been actually seen as a right and wrong lies upon lies . What's funny about the whole thing it was as though he was being hunted down or tracked down because what we do know is this he didn't know where all these people were but they damn sure knew where he was so who's being prayed upon who's being tracked who's the actual Hunter in this ⁉️

[matthewable]

Hey, I hit the like and sub because I liked what I heard. Thank you. We need more ppl like yourself to help breakdown the legal technicalities pros and cons. Good work. Short and sweet. Just to say am understanding R.Kelly is considering taking the stand. Don't quote me I may have read on his defense attorney twitter account. To be fair I hope he does. He is engaged more in this process. NY trial judge was quite biased and discrimary towards If you've followed the whole cases. Thanks a million. Appreciated. Blessings via 🇮🇪

[erickacane]

I LOVE ❤️ the way you BREAK IT DOWN 🤪 keep up the GREAT WORK 👋🏽👋🏽

[monroeRM]

Is this the new era in the court system??🥺I can lie under oath to The Grand-jury. The courts will allow me to change my statements years later? Because, I’m a victim! No jail time, full immunity! 🤔🤔🤔🤫🤫

[tanyareed]

In my opinion all those women were the same, Free to come as they go at any time, , Period point Blank, FreeRKelly, In JESUS 🙏 Name Amen...

[setapartt]

Please please PLEASE DO THE LISA VAN ALLEN, CHARLES FREEMAN & KEVIN MURRELL TESTIMONY

[TheJusticeford]

If there was only one tape taken, where are all these other tapes coming from

[jennifera]

God will get the glory when it is all said and done because He is letting the truth come to light. I am believing that R Kelly is going to come out of this and produce a gospel album that will be out of this world that will bring many to Christ. Genesis 15:20 "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." If you want to come into agreement with this prayer, hit the like button.

[rodgerabbott]

SHE SEEMS, BELIEVEABLE. BUT SHE LIED.SO MUCH, B4 SHE CONFORTABLE. LIEING UNDER OATH. SHE KEEPS CHANGEING.HER STORY CRY LIES

[justinmoore]

R. Kelly's lawyers Are good at their job. My cousin is going to law school

[JamahlKersey]

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:34 Brief review of Jane’s Testimony
1:14 Discussion on Cross-Examination
2:20 The competitive nature of Jury Trials
3:09 Three things lawyers focus on in Cross-Examination
3:23 Cross-Examination of Jane focused on attacking credibility
3:53 Jury instructions regarding witness credibility
4:34 The jury reads witnesses’ credibility
5:35 R. Kelly’s lawyers sought to expose Jane’s lies
6:00 Casting doubt on the sexual abuse
6:50 Jane still had a sexual relationship with R. Kelly as an adult
7:10 R. Kelly helped Jane financially as an adult
7:43 Jane and R. Kelly exchanged friendly texts in 2018 and 2019
8:33 Pointing out Jane’s contradictory testimony
8:50 Jane and her family publicly denied it was Jane on the sex tape
9:20 Jane lied under oath
10:00 Jane lied to federal prosecutors in 2019
10:36 Jane claimed she no longer wanted to carry Kelly’s lies
10:38 Jane was granted immunity
11:22 Jane could get paid restitution as a victim
12:30 Defense attorneys play the hand we’re dealt
12:52 There is no direct refuting of Jane’s claims
13:38 R. Kelly not taking the stand may hurt his case

[MrsQueen]

It’s only 5:30 A.M in I’m up looking at your video 😂😂🙏🏼 in getting the day started.

[seldasinon]

I like what I’m hearing, I will subscribe..