During Wednesday's testimony, the court heard from Jason Wallace, an investigator of sorts for the defense team as well as attorney Sam Adam, Jr.'s half-brother.
Wallace took the stand as part of the defense's strategy to impeach Lisa Van Allen as a witness- remember, she was the one who testified to engaging in three three-way sexual encounters with both R. Kelly and the alleged victim.
Wallace told of his trip to Buckhead, Georgia with both Sam Adam, Jr. and Adam, Jr.'s fiancee- a trip he described as taken with the intent of interviewing Van Allen prior to her taking the stand.
But Wallace said Van Allen didn't utter a word in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton that Saturday. According to Wallace, her fiance Yul Brown handled all the talking for her.
Here's a list of some of the things Yul Brown said, according to Wallace. The first is in response to a damning Sun-Times headline.
-"Don't worry about that, it can be handled."
-"R. Kelly has had three opportunities to rectify this situation so Lisa would not have had to go to the authorities."
-"She is pregnant and we have to look out for our family."
-"Time is of the utmost importance because time is running out on this."
-"Lisa does not have to testify in court if things are made right."
-"I'm not going to put a price on this right now, but they know what is right."
-"Lisa has been offered a $350,000 book deal about herself and R. Kelly."
Keep in mind, Van Allen said on the stand that she had no recollection of any of the above comments. She said she has come forward because "it's the right thing to do."
What do you think of Van Allen? Is she a compelling witness or a cash-hungry wench?
Send your thoughts my way.
Comments (5)
I think this whole story is crazy. Why was Lisa not charged with having sex with a child? Is it because R. Kelly is a bigger fish to fry. I think if the young lady is saying it not her then why do we care what ever one elsa is saying. Do get me wrong if he did have sex with a minor yes he should go to jail. But if both people are saying it not them that is just crazy. I am happy i not on that jury.
Posted by nicole | June 9, 2008 2:19 PM
Posted on June 9, 2008 14:19
I DO NOT BELEAVE LISA"
I THINK LISA IS LOOKING FOR MORE THAN MONEY, MABE SHE
WANTED TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH KELLY.I DONT KNOW,BUT I HOPE AND PRAY HE ANT THE ONE IN THAT TAPE.
BECAUSE THATS JUST A BABY.
Posted by wanda carrasco | June 6, 2008 4:04 AM
Posted on June 6, 2008 04:04
Hi, I think Lisa is telling the truth about her relationship with Kelly and the detailed things with the Young girl, But I also believe that she wanted money to not tell anything, in which may damage her testimony, she has no reason to lie she probally expand the truth a little but it's clear he dated her. She should of never asked for money' that messed up her creditability.
Posted by Clyde Branch | June 5, 2008 3:10 PM
Posted on June 5, 2008 15:10
Seems to me that she is much like "Sparkle" in the sense of money trumping everything to these individuals. Which is much the way of the world as we know it. The bible said, money is the root of all evil.
Posted by 14thCentury | June 5, 2008 11:50 AM
Posted on June 5, 2008 11:50
ya'll need to fall back off r.kelly and leave him along.let him live his life.they just want yo money......fan,e.hannah.!
Posted by eric hannah | June 5, 2008 10:14 AM
Posted on June 5, 2008 10:14