R. Kelly Alleges Federal Prison Murder Plot by Officials

R. Kelly, currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sexual abuse, has filed court motions claiming that federal prison officials are plotting to have him killed to cover up prosecutorial misconduct. His legal team alleges that officials at the Federal Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina, solicited fellow inmate Mikeal Glenn Stine, a member of the Aryan Brotherhood, to carry out the murder in exchange for freedom during his terminal illness. Despite Stine not following through, Kelly contends that other gang members have been approached to continue the assassination attempt, placing his life in ongoing danger. Kelly's attorneys have submitted sworn declarations supporting these claims and are seeking his release to home detention, arguing that his continued imprisonment constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. They are also appealing to President Donald Trump for clemency, citing his vow to combat prosecutorial corruption. Prosecutors and federal officials have declined to comment on the allegations, while Kelly's legal team continues to push for his early release amid claims of government misconduct and threats to his safety.