R. Kelly arrives at Criminal Court in Chicago

R&B artist R. Kelly arrives at Cook County criminal court for a status hearing to set the date of his upcoming sexual abuse trial on December 20, 2007, in Chicago. Kelly, who is accused of having sex with a 13-year old girl, failed to appear for a hearing scheduled hearing on December 19 and faced arrest if he did not show up Thursday. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)