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R. Kelly Claims Murder Plot, Seeks Early Release

6/11/2025

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R. Kelly's legal team is pushing for his swift release from prison, alleging a sinister murder plot against him by federal officials. They assert that a terminally ill inmate was enlisted to carry out the hit, aiming to conceal government wrongdoing. Currently serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes, Kelly is requesting home detention over safety fears.

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R. Kelly's legal team is pushing for his swift release from prison, alleging a sinister murder plot against him by federal officials. They assert that a terminally ill inmate was enlisted to carry out the hit, aiming to conceal government wrongdoing. Currently serving a 30-year sentence for sex crimes, Kelly is requesting home detention over safety fears.