Sean “Diddy ” Combs’ Trial: Why R. Kelly Was Name-Dropped in Court
R. Kelly is receiving medical attention.
The “Ignition” singer—who is currently serving a 30-year sentence in a federal North Carolina prison for convictions associated with allegations of racketeering, bribery, coercion, enticement and sex trafficking—was hospitalized last week, his legal team alleged in a June 17 filing obtained by USA Today, after overdosing on medication given to him by prison staff.
In the days leading up to Kelly’s overdose, his lawyers alleged, per the filing, that he was placed in solitary confinement “against his will” on June 10. Three days later, the filing alleged that the singer woke up feeling “faint” and “dizzy.”
“He started to see black spots in his vision,” the motion stated, per USA Today. “Mr. Kelly tried to get up, but fell to the ground. He crawled to the door of the cell and lost consciousness.”
Following his loss of consciousness, the filing alleged that he was transported to Duke University Hospital by ambulance and was subsequently hospitalized for two days.
