R Kelly has sued the Brooklyn jail that housed him since his conviction for extortion and sex crimes, saying he mistakenly placed him under suicide surveillance.
Key points:
- Kelly says her high profile is a contributing factor.
- The singer and songwriter was convicted last year of extortion and sex trafficking.
- The dossier suggests Kelly is looking for $ 100 million.
In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn federal court, the 55-year-old R&B singer said metropolitan detention center officials ordered the clock after his June 29 conviction “for punitive purposes only” and because it was a “high-profile” inmate.
Kelly received a 30-year prison sentence and was sentenced to pay a $ 100,000 ($ 145,000) fine.
Kelly’s attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, cited a prosecutor who said the prison’s legal counsel had told her that “according to the psychology department, [Kelly] he is on psychological alert for various reasons, such as age, crime, publicity and sentencing. “
No schedule was provided.
Kelly is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, although the record suggests Kelly is seeking $ 100 million.
The prison did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Known for her 1996 Grammy-winning success and Believe I Can Fly, Kelly was convicted last September of one felony count and eight counts of violating the Mann Act, which bans people from crossing state borders. for prostitution.
Prosecutors said Kelly exploited her stardom and wealth for two decades to lure underage women and girls into her orbit for sex, with the help of her surroundings.
Kelly said he was also put on probation for suicide after his conviction.
Friday’s presentations did not say what specific conditions Kelly was facing.
Kelly is still facing trial in August in Chicago federal court on child pornography and obstruction charges, and several state charges in Illinois and Minnesota.
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Reuters