R Kelly's Legal Team Appeals Trump Over Alleged Federal Murder Plot
R Kelly's Legal Team Appeals Trump Over Alleged Federal Murder Plot

R Kelly's Legal Team Appeals Trump Over Alleged Federal Murder Plot

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R. Kelly, currently serving a 30-year federal prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking, is seeking clemency from President Donald Trump amid fears for his life in prison. Kelly's legal team has filed an emergency motion alleging a conspiracy involving three Bureau of Prisons officials who allegedly plotted to have him killed by an inmate affiliated with the Aryan Brotherhood, promising the inmate freedom in exchange. His attorney, Beau B. Brindley, claims that after filing the motion, Kelly was placed in solitary confinement under harsh conditions and fears poisoning of prison food. The legal team is actively seeking direct intervention from President Trump, emphasizing that Kelly's life is in imminent danger and that traditional legal avenues are insufficient. Discussions with people close to Trump have intensified, with Brindley stating that the president is the only person with the courage to help Kelly. The motion also accuses prison officials of attempting to sabotage Kelly's legal defense by intercepting confidential communications and warns that Kelly's treatment is worsening as he continues to expose alleged corruption within the prison system.

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