Terry G. Hillard David J. Bayless Superintendent of Police Director of News Affairs ~ I L - - - - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Chicago Police, Prosecutors Announce Indictment in R. Kelly Video Tape Investigation Chicago singer charged on 21 counts of child pornography FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2002 Chicago - Chicago Police Supt. Terry G. Hillard and Cook County State's Attorney Richard A. Devine today announced that Robert Kelly, more commonly known as R. Kelly, was indicted Wednesday on 21 counts of child pornography. The indictment returned by a Cook County Grand Jury this morning charges that Kelly videotaped various sex acts with a minor female sometime between November of 1997 and this past February. The indictment charges that Kelly, 35, knew or should have known that the girl was born in September of 1984 and, therefore, was a minor at tne time of these sex acts. "Sexual predators are a scourge on society," Devine said. "This indictment should send a clear message that illicit acts with minor children will not be tolerated in the community." (MORE) 312-745-6110 3510 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653 Fax 312-745-6999 Kelly Indictment- Add One "These acts are serious crimes that involve harmful acts which damage and degrade children, while diminishing the integrity of our entire community," said Superintendent Hillard at a news conference. "Everyone must be held accountable for their own personal conduct. That is today's message." Kelly is charged with seven counts of directing the videotaping, seven counts of producing the video and seven counts of soliciting or enticing the girl into having these illicit acts. The sexual acts that are the subject of this indictment allegedly took place in Kelly's home in the 1 000 Block of West George Street, in Chicago. These charges are Class 1 felonies, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. The investigation of these acts continues. A warrant was issued Wednesday for Kelly's arrest. # # # \ 'j ** INFORMATION INDICTMENT RETURN SHEET ** , CASE NO. IR ARRAIGNMENT NO. DATE CML 02CR-14952 853173 DEFENDANT ROBERT KELLY 1 GJ-:- 2558 06/26/2002 FBI- ISB- CB-PRINTATARR RD/AR: Sex: M Race: B DOB: 01/08/1967 Add: 1 Maroa Lane Olympia Flds, IL 60461 Arrest Agy: Cook County Sao Inv Arrest Date: 06/04/2002 Hgt: 6'01" Wgt: 195 Hair: BLK Eyes: BRO DIRECT INDICTMENT 06/05/2002 ASA: Margaret O'Sullivan Unit: Branch 66 Chg: 1 Child Porn/Intercourse 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)I Chg: 2 Child Porn/Sexual Contact 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)II Chg: 3 Child Porn/Sexual Contact 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)II Chg: 4 Child Porn/Masturbation 0000012157 Class: 1 0000012158 Class: 1 0000012158 Class: 1 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)III 0000012159 Class: 1 Chg: 5 Child Porn/Lewd Fondling 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)IV 0000012160 Class: 1 Chg: 6 Child Porn/Excretion/Urination 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)V Chg: 7 Child Porn/Pose/Exhibition 0000012161 Class: 1 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)VII 0000012163 Class: 1 Chg: 8 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 9 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 10 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 11 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 12 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 13 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 14 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 15 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\11-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 16 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 17 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 18 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 19 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\11-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 20 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) Chg: 21 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 0000904800 Class: 1 ** INFORMATION INDICTMENT RETURN SHEET ** ARRAIGNMENT CASE NO. IR DEFENDANT NO. DATE CML 02CR-14952 853173 ROBERT KELLY 1 06/26/2002 GJ- 2558 FBI- Sex: M Race: B DOB: 01/08/1967 ISB- Add: 1 Maros Lane CB-PRINTATARR Olympia Flds, IL 60461 RD/AR: Arrest Agy: Cook County Sao Inv Arrest Date: 06/04/2002 Hgt: 6'01" Wgt: 195 Hair: BLK Eyes: BRO DIRECT INDICTMENT 06/05/2002 ASA: Margaret O'Sullivan Unit: Branch 66 Chg: 1 Child Porn/Intercourse 720-5\11-20.1A(l)I 0000012157 Class: 1 Chg: 2 Child Porn/Sexual Contact 720-5\11-20.1A(1)II 0000012158 Class: 1 Chg: 3 Child Porn/Sexual Contact 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)II 0000012158 Class: 1 Chg: 4 Child Porn/Masturbation 720-5\ll-20.1A(1)III 0000012159 Class: 1 Chg: 5 Child Porn/Lewd Fondling 720-5\11-20.1A(l)IV 0000012160 Class: 1 Chg: 6 Child Porn/Excretion/Urination 720-5\11-20.1A(1)V 0000012161 Class: 1 Chg: 7 Child Porn/Pose/Exhibition 720-5\ll-20.1A(l)VII 0000012163 Class: 1 Chg: 8 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 9 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 10 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 11 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\ll-20.1(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 12 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.l(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 13 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.1(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 14 Child Porn/Produces Perform 720-5\11-20.1(A)(3)1 0000011421 Class: 1 Chg: 15 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\11-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 16 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 17 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 18 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 19 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 20 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 Chg: 21 Child Porn/Sol/Child/Appear 720-5\ll-20.l(A)(4) 0000904800 Class: 1 >>>>FELONY MINUTES<<<< FORM101 m FOR ASSISTANT STATE'S ATIORNEY USE ONLY ttl? a. . DtXclt- IJIL COURT: DATE COMPLETED: I.R. NUMERS DEFENDANTS AGE DATE OF ARREST CHARGE ROBERT KELLY Child Pornography DATE: Between November 1. 1997 LOCATION: 1010 W. George. Chicago. IL and February 1. 2002 The facts briefly stated are as follows: Defendant, over 18 years old videotaped himself engaged in various sexual acts with a female victim, under 18 years of age. Narcotics Related: YES NO_X_ Prosecuting Witness/Involvement: NAME/INVOLVEMENT ADDRESS PHONE CODE DET. DAN EVERElT CHICAGO POUCE DEPARTMENT BOND$ DATE:--------- APPROVED ;4ft " J RD#: