R. Kelly’s attorney Brindley Beau has criticised the federal law enforcement, claiming that federal agencies are deliberately targeting black entertainers and assessing them based on their sexual behaviour.
Brindley accused federal prosecutors of misusing legal statutes by taking action against black entertainers for incidents occurring privately.
He also mentioned his desire for President Trump to issue a pardon for the R&B artist.
R. Kelly’s lawyer expressed optimism that the singer could be included in the president’s pardon list, suggesting that Kelly has a fair chance because Trump understands what it means to be scrutinised by federal authorities.
Brindley noted that while Kelly and Diddy are not friends, Kelly still empathises with Diddy given his legal troubles.
Diddy is at risk of spending many years in prison if found guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking, and additional charges during his federal trial in New York City.
Brindley informed the press that his client was recently put in solitary confinement due to his receiving threats from white supremacist groups in a North Carolina federal facility.
Earlier this week, Brindley submitted a motion requesting Kelly’s release from incarceration after uncovering plans by white supremacists to allegedly kill his client.
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Authorities moved Kelly to solitary confinement for his protection after the group threatened to poison his meals, leaving him too anxious to eat.
However, Brindley wants Kelly to be released from both isolation and imprisonment, urging a judge to consider granting Kelly home confinement.
A ruling on this request has yet to be made.
In 2021, Kelly was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in a federal trial in New York.
The following year, he was found guilty of child pornography and enticing minors for sexual purposes at a federal court in Illinois.
He is currently serving a total of 31 years in prison.
