R&B star R Kelly was in criminal court on Wednesday, for opening statements in his long-anticipated federal trial arising from years of allegations that he sexually abused women, girls, and one male while pursuing fame and fortune.  Harriet Alexander US Correspondent with the Telegraph joins us now from New York City. Harriet this has been a long-awaited trial and brought us up to speed on what has happened so far at the trial.

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