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R. Kelly Hospitalized After Alleged Overdose in Prison

6/20/2025

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R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital following an alleged overdose linked to prison officials giving him a dangerously high dose of medication. He accuses them of neglect, including withholding treatment for blood clots. A judge has rejected his emergency release plea, even as threats to his safety loom. His attorney vows to pursue further legal action.

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Story summary

R. Kelly was rushed to the hospital following an alleged overdose linked to prison officials giving him a dangerously high dose of medication. He accuses them of neglect, including withholding treatment for blood clots. A judge has rejected his emergency release plea, even as threats to his safety loom. His attorney vows to pursue further legal action.