The impending trial for R. Kelly now has a trial date. A judge in Chicago has set the federal case to begin on Apri 27, 2020. Kelly is facing charges of child pornography and obstruction of justice.

Fox News Chicago details the date could be moved since he faces cases that are similar in three other districts.

R. Kelly appeared in court today with his hands behind his back while wearing an orange jumpsuit.

As R. Kelly was led out of court after the announcement of the trial date, supporters waved at him, which he responded with a head nod.

Concerns for R. Kelly’s trial is mounting as his attorney Steve Greenberg spoke to the complexities of getting prepared for four different trials. There is now uncertainty if the legal defense would be ready by the April date. Prosecutor Angel Krull states a trial could last three weeks.

R. Kelly recently had an approval to be moved into general population approved after his attorney stated hew as being held in a punishment area for those that have been found guilty. Kelly has pleaded innocent to all charges placed against him.

The next hearing for the R&B star will be on September 18, he is currently set to remain in jail until the trial begins.

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R. Kelly has received his wish and is moved to the general population of his the federal jail in downtown Chicago, where he will spend his time waiting on trial for his sexual abuse case.

Prosecutors fought against R. Kelly who stated he was involuntarily being held in solitary confinement. The Chicago Tribune reveals there is a recording conversation with Kelly that is resisting the move to general population back in July.

“If I go to population … I’m just up on everybody and everybody’s up on me, and I’m trying to figure out how to trust that or whatever,” said on the call.

“You know, and that’s why, I was like, hmmm, too many people up on you and I done seen too many movies, you know, and it’s just, and then I’m so popular here, it’s like yeah man,” Kelly allegedly added.

Currently while being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, R. Kelly has had three different cellmates and also had access to the recreation facility and commissary, purchasing Snickers.

“We filed a motion with the court, and the jail took the appropriate action and moved him,” Greenberg said.

R. Kelly is currently facing 13 federal charges in Chicago, additional federal charges in New York and has pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

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Remember when R. Kelly requested to be placed in solitary confinement? He is now singing a different tune and wants to be placed in the general population.

TMZ details legal documents filed by Kells’ legal representation claiming the solitary area is designed for punishment. (Duh, it’s solitary.) Reasons for removal from solitary include no time getting sunlight, no access to media or recreational activities, all his visitations must be recovered, only one 15 minute call per month and only 3 days a week he receives a shower. Commissary is also not an option for The R in R&B either.

Attorney Steven Greenberg states the singer is being punished due to his “celebrity status” and because his charges involve minors and sexual activities. However, the same allegations in those charges could lead to a rough welcome with those in the general population. That appears to be a risk Kelly and his team is willing to take, citing solitary is affecting his physical and mental health.

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