Kelly, who was accused of videotaping himself having sex with an underage girl, could have been sentenced to 15 years in prison if he'd been convicted.

1. Kelly was indicted in 2002
2. Trial began on May 9, 2008
3. June 10, 2008: Defense rested its case
4. Jury deliberated less than eight hours before returning a not guilty verdictChicago Tribune: R. Kelly Acquitted (June 13, 2008)
5. Kelly hugged his attorneys and dabbed his eyes with a handkerchief when verdict was readChicago Tribune: R. Kelly Acquitted (June 13, 2008)
6. No comment from Kelly about the verdict
7. Kelly and the alleged victim both denied they were on videotape having sex*The Associated Press: R. Kelly is Acquitted at Child Pornography Trial (June 13, 2008)
8. Defense attorney Edward Genson says there "wasn't enough evidence" to convict KellyAFP: Star R. Kelly Not Guilty of Child Porn: Verdict (June 13, 2008)
9. Kelly did not testify during his trial

"He sat there and was thanking God. All I heard the entire time those 14 verdicts were being read was thank you Jesus. He is a deeply religious man." — Sam AdamAFP: Star R. Kelly Not Guilty of Child Porn: Verdict (June 13, 2008)