CHICAGO – R. Kelly has claimed that his life is in “imminent danger every minute” due to prison officials allegedly refusing to provide him with necessary medication, according to a recent court filing.
Immediate Impact
The embattled R&B singer, currently serving a 30-year sentence, asserts that he is being denied blood thinners despite a diagnosis of blood clots following a hospital visit for an overdose. This information was exclusively reported by The U.S. Sun.
Kelly’s legal team, after a four-hour meeting with him, filed a court document on Wednesday stating that their client has not received life-saving medication since being diagnosed with the condition last week.
Key Details Emerge
Attorney Beau Brindley, representing Kelly, disclosed in the filing that after the singer returned from the hospital with medically confirmed blood clots, he still did not receive his prescribed blood thinners.
“We have confirmed Mr. Kelly’s presence at Duke University Hospital. We have confirmed the overdose. We have confirmed the blood clots.”
The legal team traveled to Duke University Hospital to secure medical documents, which are becoming increasingly critical, according to the filing.
R. Kelly’s Prison Overdose
On June 13, Kelly was rushed to Duke University Hospital after allegedly receiving a near-fatal overdose of medication administered by staff at the Federal Correctional Institute in Bunter, North Carolina.
According to Brindley, Kelly was placed in solitary confinement and given anxiety medication on June 10. He later reported feeling “faint” and “dizzy” after being administered additional medications.
“While hospitalized, medical staff discovered blood clots in Kelly’s legs and lungs and planned to keep him for surgery.”
However, prison officials reportedly removed Kelly from the hospital and returned him to solitary confinement.
Murder-for-Hire Allegations
Kelly’s defense attorney filed a motion on June 10, seeking his immediate release due to an alleged murder-for-hire plot involving prison officials and another inmate.
The motion claims that a Bureau of Prisons official warned Kelly about “poisoned meals and commissary goods” and advised him to avoid the mess hall. A terminally ill inmate, Mikeal Glenn, alleged that officials recruited him to kill Kelly in exchange for his freedom.
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 emphasized Kelly’s conviction, stating:
“Robert Kelly is a prolific child molester. He is unapologetic about it. Kelly has never taken responsibility for his years of sexually abusing children, and he probably never will.”
Julien also noted that Kelly participated in a social media challenge from prison, releasing a song referencing his incarceration.
Background Context
R. Kelly, born Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted in 2021 on racketeering and sex trafficking charges in New York. His legal battles have drawn significant media attention, highlighting systemic issues within the prison system.
The timing of these allegations is significant, as they coincide with ongoing appeals and legal maneuvers by Kelly’s legal team to secure his release.
What Comes Next
The case continues to unfold as Kelly’s attorneys seek to obtain necessary medical documentation and pursue legal avenues for his release. The allegations of a murder-for-hire plot and denial of medication raise serious questions about prison conditions and inmate safety.
As the legal proceedings progress, the situation remains fluid, with potential implications for both Kelly’s health and his ongoing legal battles.
