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R Kelly’s request to leave prison during coronavirus pandemic denied

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R Kelly’s request to leave prison due to the coronavirus pandemic has been denied . The singer is currently in jail in Chicago on charges involving the sexual abuse of minors.

His legal team argued that R Kelly’s life is ‘at risk’ during the outbreak due to the jail’s few health and safety efforts when it comes to dealing with the virus.

They cited his age and pre-existing health issues as to why he should be placed in home confinement. On Tuesday District Judge Ann Donnelly denied the 53-year-old’s release stating that he is a ‘flight risk’.

According to Variety, she wrote: ‘The defendant is currently in custody because of the risks that he will flee or attempt to obstruct, threaten or intimidate prospective witnesses. ‘The defendant has

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