CHICAGO – R. Kelly has claimed his life is in “imminent danger every minute” as prison officials allegedly refuse to provide him with necessary medication, according to a recent court filing.
Immediate Impact
The disgraced R&B singer, who is currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, asserts he is being denied blood thinners despite a recent diagnosis of blood clots. This revelation comes after Kelly was hospitalized for an overdose, as reported exclusively by The U.S. Sun.
Kelly’s attorneys had a four-hour meeting with the singer behind bars, claiming their client’s life is in imminent danger.
Key Details Emerge
In a filing on Wednesday, Kelly’s attorney, Beau Brindley, stated that after a meeting with the singer, it was confirmed that Kelly had not received life-saving medication following his diagnosis. Brindley emphasized the urgency of obtaining medical documents from Duke University Hospital, where Kelly was treated.
“We have confirmed Mr. Kelly’s presence at Duke University Hospital. We have confirmed the overdose. We have confirmed the blood clots,” Brindley wrote in the federal court filing.
R. Kelly’s Prison ‘Overdose’
Kelly, 58, was rushed to Duke University Hospital on June 13 after an alleged overdose of medication administered by prison staff at the Federal Correctional Institute in Butner, North Carolina. The overdose reportedly occurred just days after Kelly was placed in solitary confinement and given anxiety medication.
His legal team contends that prison officials punished Kelly with isolation after he filed an emergency motion, which led to his deteriorating health and subsequent hospitalization.
Murder-for-Hire Plot Allegations
Kelly’s defense attorney filed a motion on June 10, requesting his immediate release due to an alleged murder-for-hire plot involving prison officials and another inmate. The motion includes a sworn statement from a terminally ill inmate, Mikeal Glenn, who alleged that officials recruited him to kill Kelly in exchange for his freedom.
According to the motion, a Bureau of Prisons official warned Kelly to “avoid the mess hall,” suggesting the possibility of “poisoned meals and commissary goods.”
Prosecutors Slam Kelly’s Plea
Federal prosecutors have strongly opposed Kelly’s pleas, urging an Illinois district judge to dismiss them. Assistant US Attorney Jason Julien described Kelly as a “prolific child molester” who has never taken responsibility for his crimes.
Julien further noted that Kelly participated in a social media challenge from prison, releasing a song that referenced his incarceration.
“Though I’m in this place, I know I don’t deserve this, no,” Kelly sang in the song.
What Comes Next
The situation remains tense as Kelly’s legal team continues to fight for his release, citing both his health concerns and safety threats. The outcome of these legal battles could have significant implications for Kelly’s future and the handling of high-profile inmates in the U.S. prison system.
The timing of these developments is particularly significant as they unfold amid ongoing debates about prison reform and inmate rights.