CHICAGO, IL – Just days after claims surfaced that someone might be attempting to harm R. Kelly in prison, the musician, whose real name is Robert Kelly, was hospitalized following an alleged overdose on his prescribed medication. His attorney, Beau Brindley, provided new details about the incident, which has raised serious concerns about Kelly’s safety behind bars.
On Thursday evening, Kelly, who is in solitary confinement, was given his regular medication for anxiety and sleep. By early Friday morning, he reportedly felt faint, experienced blackouts, and collapsed, losing consciousness. Prison officials initially attempted to treat him on-site but eventually transferred him to Duke University Hospital.
Doctors at Duke diagnosed Kelly with an overdose, claiming he had received twice his usual dosage. They also discovered blood clots in his legs and lungs, recommending a procedure and a seven-day hospital stay. However, within an hour, armed officers reportedly removed Kelly from the hospital, returning him to solitary confinement without the necessary treatment.
The abrupt removal and return to prison have intensified suspicions. Kelly’s attorney has expressed concerns, suggesting that the Bureau of Prisons might be trying to silence Kelly to prevent exposure of alleged misconduct by U.S. Attorneys and prison officials involved in his federal cases in New York and Chicago.
Brindley plans to obtain medical records to support these claims and is working to secure Kelly’s return to the hospital for the required medical care. He emphasized the urgency of the situation, describing it as a direct threat to Kelly’s life.
Amid ongoing skepticism, Brindley is preparing to file a motion to vacate Kelly’s conviction based on newly discovered evidence. He alleges that this evidence could reveal criminal conduct by officials involved in Kelly’s legal battles.
The case continues to unfold, and Brindley remains determined to bring these issues to light. The legal team seeks to ensure Kelly’s safety and challenge the conditions of his confinement.
As the story develops, many questions remain unanswered, and the situation is drawing intense scrutiny from both the public and legal observers.