R. Kelly is once again back in the headlines, and not for his music. This time, he’s claiming that someone inside the prison system wants him dead. According to him, officials are part of a secret plan to have him murdered behind bars. His team says this is all to hide alleged misconduct in his federal prosecution.
Kelly, who’s serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and a separate 20-year sentence for child pornography, claims his life is at risk. He’s currently locked up in a federal facility in North Carolina.
Prosecutors say it’s nonsense
Federal prosecutors aren’t having it. They called Kelly’s claims “deeply unserious” and even “repugnant.” They’re accusing his legal team of trying to use drama to win sympathy and grab headlines. They also made it clear that the court doesn’t even have the authority to grant his release over such claims.
A presidential pardon bid in motion
Despite the strong pushback from prosecutors, Kelly’s team is moving ahead with a new plan. They’re now turning to politics. His lawyers say they’re speaking with people connected to the White House and former President Trump. Kelly wants a presidential pardon.
According to his lawyers, he can’t sit back and wait for the courts to work things out. They say the only way out now is for the president to step in.
Friday hearing ahead
The next major step in this bizarre chapter is a court hearing scheduled for Friday. It’s expected to address the release motion and the murder plot claim. For now, Kelly remains behind bars.
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