R. Kelly's New York Trial br Is Postponed Kelly was to face trial for separate br charges in New York City in July, but due to the ongoing br coronavirus pandemic, the trial br has been moved to September 29. According to 'Page Six,' Brooklyn Federal br Judge Ann Donnelly signed off on br the date change on Thursday. Kelly's attorney, Douglas Anton, doesn't believe the new br date will stick because it doesn't give the singer's legal br team enough time to prepare their defense. Douglas Anton, br via statement Judge Donnelly said she would like to br see Kelly tried on the charges before he br is due in court in Chicago in October.