I haven’t been covering much of the R. Kelly trial around here, because I think the whole thing is disturbing, and I’d just as soon not give this guy any publicity for doing what he did, but this is an interesting little tidbit:
A Chicago Sun-Times reporter, Jim DeRogatis, is refusing to answer questions on the stand at the trial, citing an Illinois law that governs reporters’ rights and the First and Fifth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
DeRogatis read the statement more than a dozen times in response to questions, including whether he once made a copy of the sex tape at the center of the trial.
Defense attorneys have said that copying the tape would have been a crime.
After DeRogatis’ 10 minutes on the stand, Judge Vincent Gaughan (GAWN) said reporters’ privileges don’t apply. But the judge ruled that DeRogatis doesn’t have to testify based on his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.
Great! I hate him.
i agree with you, beet. this is all disgusting and doesn’t deserve media attention. however, the bright side is that everyone will now know how gross r.kelly actually is.
um, i thought everyone has known for quite some time now how gross he actually is.
what about that dave chappelle jury selection skit?
“that piss was digital!” lol!!!