Two More Witnesses Identify R. Kelly and Girl on Tape

Two more witnesses today identified the girl in the video tape at the centre of the child pornography trial of R Kelly.

Aubrey Hampton, a childhood friend of both the alleged victim and yesterday’s witness Simha Jamison today took to the stand and told the court how she became friends with the victim and Jamison through basketball.

Hampton said she recognised her former friend’s face, haircut, voice and mannerisms, including how she bit her lower lip. She said she was certain it was her.

Hampton’s mother, Mary K. Jerit, an employee at the Department of Children and Family Services was also a witness today and told the court that she did not report the tape to child services, but did enquire if it was being investigated.