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Attorney Jennifer Bonjeans name-dropping was part of her ongoing push for Kellysacquittal.
Kelly wasconvictedon all counts in his Brooklyn federal court trial on September 27, 2021.
Kelly was tried with one count of racketeering and eight Mann Act counts.
(The Mann Act is a law that bars transporting people across state lines for illegal sexual conduct.)
Bonjeans mention of Lauer and Ailes stems from how prosecutors pursued a racketeering rap against Kelly.
In November 2017, Lauer wasfiredfrom NBCsTodayfollowing sexual-misconduct allegations.
Ailes was accused ofsexual misconductby more than two dozen women at Fox, leading to his firing.
Ailes died in May 2017.
Bonjean did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Representatives for Fox News and NBC News did not immediately respond to inquiries.
Lauers lawyer said no comment in an email.
Attorneys Office did not comment on Bonjeans arguments.
Kelly is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4, 2022.
