Kirtley Decries Secrecy in R. Kelly Porn Case

Affiliated faculty member Prof. Jane Kirtley was quoted in the Chicago Sun-Times discussing measures taken in the prosecution of R&B star R. Kelly for child pornography in Chicago. The presiding judge has sealed multiple documents in the case, but the total number is also sealed. A closed hearing is scheduled and participating lawyers are forbidden to talk with the media about the case. Prof. Kirtley said, "They're running the risk of, in effect, creating a secret proceeding."