Judge denies R. Kelly's request for release

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A federal judge denied singer R. Kelly's request to be released from jail because of concerns about contracting the coronavirus.

A federal judge Friday denied singer R. Kelly's request to be released from jail because of concerns about contracting the coronavirus. He is being held at Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center while he awaits trial on charges connected toJudge Ann M. Donnelly of the Eastern District of New York said the pop star's prediabetic condition was common, shared by about one in three Americans, and did not qualify him as especially susceptible to contracting coronavirus behind bars.

It's the third time Kelly has been denied release based on unfounded claims he's likely to to suffer greater harm if he catches the virus. The singer's defense claimed he is"likely diabetic," but Donnelly disagreed, suggesting Kelly, 53, is relatively young and well cared for.that include sexual exploitation of children, possession of child pornography and racketeering. He has said he is innocent; last year he pleaded not guilty in Chicago.

All five sailors had previously tested positive and had gone through at least two weeks of isolation. As part of the process, they all had to test negative twice in a row, with the tests separated by at least a day or two before they were allowed to go back to the ship.

 

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R. Kelly’s a rapist. This isn’t about Buckwheat being locked out of lot ball by Alfalfa and the gang. Kelly’s a damn child molester. Stop glorifying his notoriety! He is an evil, evil sick man!

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