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- Kelly, the disgraced R&B singer, was reportedly hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison, with his lawyers claiming it was part of a murder plot. This incident has led to renewed calls for his release to home confinement, citing concerns for his safety and health within the correctional facility.
Alleged Overdose And Hospitalization
According to his legal team, R. Kelly was rushed to Duke University Hospital after overdosing on medication administered by prison staff while he was in solitary confinement. Lawyers claim that on June 12, a solitary confinement officer instructed Kelly to take an excessive dose of his prescribed medication. The following morning, Kelly reportedly felt faint, collapsed, and lost consciousness, leading to his emergency hospitalization. Doctors at the hospital allegedly informed Kelly that the dosage he received could have been fatal.
Claims Of A Murder Plot
Kelly’s attorneys have filed an emergency motion seeking his release, asserting that the overdose was intentional and part of a broader plot to kill him. This claim follows a previous filing where Kelly alleged that prison officials were involved in a murder-for-hire scheme, attempting to enlist an Aryan Brotherhood gang leader to kill him in exchange for early release. His lawyers argue that the prison facility can no longer guarantee his safety.
Health Concerns And Denied Treatment
Beyond the alleged overdose, Kelly’s legal team claims that prison medical staff have withheld necessary blood-thinning medication and denied him a recommended surgery to remove blood clots in his legs and lungs. They state that armed officers removed Kelly from the hospital against medical advice, returning him to solitary confinement without the necessary treatment. These conditions, his lawyers argue, pose a serious risk to his life.
Key Takeaways
- R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose of medication given by prison staff.
- His lawyers claim the overdose was intentional and part of a murder plot.
- Kelly’s legal team is seeking his release to home confinement due to safety and health concerns.
- Allegations include denial of crucial medical treatment for blood clots.
Prosecutors’ Response
Federal prosecutors have dismissed Kelly’s attempts for release as “deeply unserious” and a “mockery of the harm suffered” by his victims. They accuse Kelly of attempting to manipulate the situation and portray himself as a victim to gain public sympathy, asserting that his claims are unfounded.
Sources
- R. Kelly hospitalized after overdose in prison, lawyers say, CBS News.
- R. Kelly Reportedly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, Men’s Journal.
- R. Kelly Rushed To The Hospital For Overdose, HOT 97.
- R. Kelly Accuses Prison Officials of Role in Alleged Overdose, Majic ATL.
- R Kelly Overdoses in Prison, Claims It Was Part of Plot by Prison Staff to Kill Him, Consequence of Sound.
