R. Kelly Case Gets Surprise Witness

Posted on May 28, 2008 at 10:48 pm (PST)

The R. Kelly trial adjourned early today after Kelly’s attorney, Sam Adam Sr., said he received a call from a mystery man who claimed to have information that could help the defense. Adam said:

"We never knew about this witness until approximately 9 o’clock this morning, when the witness called us."

Adam told Judge Vincent Gaughan the defense attorneys would interview the man into the early morning hours Thursday. The mystery witness was said to be flying to Chicago Wednesday night from another state on Wednesday night.

Gaughan said to the attorneys in court, while the jury was present:

"I have no idea what’s going on. It might be the impeachment of the witness (for prosecutors)."

At least the judge is open minded, which is good for Kelly because his life hangs in the balance. This case is better than a soap opera.