Title: R Kelly Hospitalized Following Prison Overdose

Disgraced R&B singer R Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose on anxiety medication provided by prison staff, his attorneys claim. The 56-year-old, serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering, reportedly collapsed in his North Carolina prison cell last week following what his legal team calls an intentional overdose orchestrated by guards.

[Image: R Kelly in court; caption: Kelly is serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes exposed during the #MeToo era.]

According to a June 17 legal filing, Kelly was placed in solitary confinement on June 10 after accusing staff at the Federal Correctional Institute in Butner of plotting his murder. His lawyers allege that days later, on June 13, guards gave him an “overdose quantity” of prescribed anxiety medication, causing him to faint and suffer vision issues before being rushed to Duke University Hospital. Doctors reportedly discovered untreated blood clots in his legs, requiring surgery, but he was returned to prison before receiving the procedure.

Federal prosecutors dismissed Kelly’s claims of a prison murder plot as “deeply unserious,” while the Bureau of Prisons declined to comment on “pending litigation.”

Retaliation and Alleged Murder Plots
Kelly’s attorneys argue the overdose incident was retaliation for his earlier allegations against prison staff. In a shocking claim, they cited a sworn statement from terminally ill inmate Mikeal Glenn Stine, a member of the Aryan Brotherhood gang, who alleged prison officials offered him freedom in exchange for killing Kelly. Stine claimed he was transferred to Kelly’s unit in March and pressured to “do what you came here for” but later warned the singer instead.

[Image: Federal Correctional Institute in Butner; caption: Kelly’s lawyers allege mistreatment and medical neglect at this facility.]

The filing also mentions a second alleged plot involving another Aryan Brotherhood member targeting both Kelly and Stine. Despite these claims, prosecutors labeled Kelly’s request for house arrest as “repugnant,” given his convictions for child pornography and exploiting minors.

Health Crisis and Legal Battles
Kelly’s legal team insists he’s been denied proper medical care for recurring blood clots, a condition worsened by his incarceration. During his hospitalization, physicians identified additional clots but allegedly denied surgery due to “security concerns,” according to the filing. His attorneys warn that without intervention, his life remains at risk.

[Image: Protesters outside courthouse; caption: Kelly faced global backlash after multiple abuse allegations.]

Pardon Bid and Ongoing Controversy
In a desperate move, Kelly’s lawyers have sought a presidential pardon, arguing he “does not have the luxury to wait for vindication.” They claim to have engaged in talks with “persons close to the White House,” though legal experts deem the effort unlikely to succeed.

Kelly, once a Grammy-winning artist, was convicted in 2022 for decades of abuse, including trafficking minors and manipulating victims into his predatory orbit. His case became a symbol of accountability during the #MeToo movement.

The Bureau of Prisons has not publicly addressed the overdose incident or medical claims, leaving the controversial saga unresolved as Kelly’s legal battles continue.

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