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So they took to the street.
They revolted, Cannick said.
Multipleoh noscould be heard in the room when it became clear where Cannick was going.
And in the process, some were killed.
And Dr. King, as you know, he was murdered.
And thats all Robert is trying to do, he said.
So he started living that lifestyle, Cannick said.
Wheres the crime in that?
Hugh Hefner, that was his life.
Cannick also described Kellys affinity for younger females as normal.
He prefers, in some instances, the May-to-October relationship.
Older man, somewhat younger woman.
Some people just like it that way, Cannick said.
Some people also just like kinky sex.
Its almost a crime to call a man a daddy, Cannick said.
I guess people cant do that anymore.
The former vice-president Pence called his wife mother, he said.
Defense closing ended this afternoon in R. Kelly case.
Prosecution now on rebuttal.
At some points, he dropped his head into his clasped hands.
He even scribbled notes.
Geddes began her closing statement on Wednesday afternoon.
It ended just before 12:30 Thursday.
Kelly has maintained his innocence.
In total, 11 accusers took the stand against Kelly during his trial.
Six of these 11 were minors at the time of the alleged sexual abuse.
Kelly himself did not testify.
Three other accusers in this indictment were minors at the time of Kellys alleged sexual abuse.
Accusers who testified but werent part of the charges were intended to show Kellys alleged pattern of abuse.
Some actively assisted, Geddes said of Kellys inner circle.
Others turned a blind eye.
She described the situation as a Robert Kellycentric universe, where his inner circle revolved around him.
Geddes wrapped up her closing on Thursday afternoon with a call to action for jurors.
It is now time for the defendant, Robert Kelly, to pay for his crimes, she said.
The reaction to prosecution in R. Kelly case leaving court.pic.twitter.com/z6rxhn6uSA
Jury deliberations officially began on Friday afternoon.
This post has been updated throughout.
