Prosecutors Fighting R. Kelly Over His Plea For Release From Jail, Argue Disgraced Singer Is A Flight Risk
July 7 2021, Published 12:01 a.m. ET
The New York prosecutors taking on disgraced singer R. Kelly fear he will flee the country if allowed out on bond.
According to court documents obtained by Breaking Celebrity News, the government is asking the judge presiding over Kelly’s case to shut down his request to be released from jail.
As we previously reported, the alleged longtime sex predator recently had his attorney file a lengthy motion complaining about his treatment at Metropolitan Detention Center in New York.
He was recently transferred to the facility ahead of his trial which is scheduled to start on August 9. Kelly is facing charges of racketeering, sexual exploitation of a child, forced labor, kidnapping, and bribery.
His lawyer said, “Given the current circumstances that exist; Mr. Kelly in the Special Housing Unity (“SHU”), the lack of meaningful communications with Mr. Kelly while he is in prison and Mr. Kelly’s inability to assist in his defense, the only assurance that Mr. Kelly will be prepared for his trial in August is if he is granted immediate pre-trial release.”
Kelly also complained about his jail cell and the possibility of contracting Covid while behind bars. Now, prosecutors are firing back at his request.