A judge has reportedly denied R. Kelly’s request to be released from prison out of fear he’ll catch the coronavirus. According to TMZ, legal documents state the embattled R&B singer is considered a flight risk.
“[Kelly] is currently in custody because of the risks that he will flee or attempt to obstruct, threaten or intimidate prospective witnesses,” the judge said. “The defendant has not explained how those risks have changed.”
The judge added there are no confirmed cases of the coronavirus at Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center where Kelly is currently behind bars. Plus, he’s 53 years old, twelve years younger than what the CDC defines as “high risk.” The judge also noted the Bureau of Prisons is taking great strides in combating the spread of the virus by suspending all social visits and inmate facility transfers.
Although Kelly has had surgery while in jail, the judge said “he does not explain how his surgical history places him at a higher risk of severe illness. Moreover, officials in Chicago have advised the government that doctors have completed all treatment for the defendant’s recent operation.”
Kelly is expected to go to trial in July, but the judge explained it’s “unlikely” it will proceed as scheduled, therefore Kelly and his legal team “will have additional time to prepare for trial.”
The fallen R&B star started his bid to get out of prison early last month. He compared the conditions at the MCC to “drinking poison.”
R. Kelly Moved Into General Prison Population
The “I Believe I Can Fly” mastermind was hit with a slew of new charges from New York federal prosecutors in relation to two more alleged victims, one of whom was under 18 when she claimed she had sex with the singer in 2015.
The indictment includes charges of coercion and enticement, coercion of a minor and transportation of a minor across state lines. Kelly also faces racketeering charges, including allegations he used “force, threats of force, physical restraint and threats of physical restraint.”
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If it were covid-16 he’d be fine with it
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R kelly:I didn no nuffin dawg
“Trapped Here With The Rona. Man, This is some crazy sh*t. So many inmates have already died in here, Please let me out of here, I don’t want to die in here too.”
This whole bull shit of letting prisoners out early due to COVID is the most ridiculous fkn thing I’ve heard of.
YNW Melly is dying bro
I love it when niggas die
FactsOnly, I’m right there with you. These clowns letting prisons go empty now wonder why gun saws went up. 3,500 freed in CA alone.
*gun sales
I love it when blacks die
Free Kelly’s man fuck them lying ass grown ass hoes looking for support for stupid adult decisions
Reading the comments you can tell this is where white people feel safe to name call. Enjoy
Yeah, just like you