R. Kelly hospitalized after alleged overdose in prison, attorneys say
R. Kelly’s Lawyers Claim Singer Hospitalized After Alleged Overdose in Prison
Disgraced R&B superstar R. Kelly’s legal team has made shocking allegations that the singer was taken to the hospital after suffering an “overdose” caused by officials at a North Carolina prison where he is currently serving a 30-year sentence. However, sources close to the situation have informed ABC News that Kelly was actually hospitalized for routine medical care and has since been released back to the prison.
Kelly, who was convicted in federal court in 2021 of racketeering and violating the Mann Act, a sex trafficking law, including engaging in sexual activities with underage girls, has been facing a series of legal battles in recent years. Despite his ongoing legal troubles, his attorneys continue to fight for his rights and raise concerns about his treatment while incarcerated.
In a court filing obtained by ABC News, Kelly’s attorney, Beau P Brindley, has accused the U.S. Bureau of Prisons of mismanagement and alleged that prison officers denied the singer necessary surgery. The Bureau of Prisons has declined to comment on the specifics of Kelly’s case, citing privacy and security reasons.
The “I Believe I Can Fly” singer was also found guilty in 2022 on additional sex crime charges, including producing child pornography and enticing minors to engage in sexual activity, in a separate federal trial. A federal judge in Chicago sentenced Kelly to an additional 20 years in prison for these convictions, to be served concurrently with his existing sentence.
Despite the mounting legal challenges, Kelly’s legal team has not given up the fight. An attorney for the singer has yet to respond to requests for comment on the recent hospitalization incident. As this story continues to develop, stay tuned for updates on the ongoing saga of R. Kelly’s legal troubles.
This article is a summary of the latest developments in the R. Kelly case and serves as a reminder of the singer’s fall from grace in the music industry. Stay informed about the latest updates on this story as it unfolds.
