In reply to eric.

Eric you are too caught up with what is being posted by tabloid press verses what R. Kelly is really being charged with here.

The question is NOT whether or not it is him on the tape. It IS him on the tapes. The question is what actual date the tapes were recorded. Prosecutors have to PROVE the tapes were recorded within the statute of limitations (within 20 years) BUT remember they can charge him with a double jeopardy charge which is why the tapes being accepted as evidence may be denied by the judge. The defense has to PROVE the tape was recorded outside the statute of limitations (ie 20 or more years old).

The charges against R. Kelly are 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexxual abuse, in which 9 of the 10 counts involve alleged victims ranging in age from 13 to 16 years old. One of them is the subject of 4 different counts. There are a total of 4 alleged victims.

That means the Prosecution has to prove sexxual abuse took place against minors within the past 20 years (ie the statute of limitations) and it will be great if their witnesses cooperate and provide time dated RECEIPTS. The defense has to prove this took place 20 plus years ago as their best shot at getting these charges drop. If the charges are not dropped then you are looking at lengthy complex litigation which takes years because this is all he said she said stuff.

I say all this to say don't put so much stock in the tape and feeling so passionately it is him in the tape. Everyone knows it is him in the tapes. That is not really the best evidence the prosecution will use to try and win their case. Their case will rely heavily on witness testimony and any possible timestamped receipts those witnesses may have.