R Kelly Says He’s Diabetic As He Begs For Prison Release Again

R Kelly Says He’s Likely Diabetic & Has High Blood Pressure As He Begs For Prison Release

Disgraced R&B star R Kelly, has been desperately trying to get out of prison and he is using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse. While his request for prison release has been denied twice, he’s not backing down.

R Kelly is behind bars and awaiting trial, while also having to deal with other pending indictments.

According to Vulture, Kelly recently plead not guilty to an indictment that included nine counts of racketeering and sexual abuse. He was also accused of knowingly exposing two women to herpes which one of them is a minor.

New reports from TMZ has it that Kelly and his lawyer are claiming that the singer is “likely diabetic” and could be at risk of death should he become infected with COVID-19.

In the documents obtained by the media outlet, Kelly’s lawyer also claims the singer has high cholesterol and high blood pressure … further putting him in a vulnerable position if he contracts the deadly coronavirus while penned up at MCC Chicago.

The judge has yet to make a decision although they fear Kelly could intimidate witnesses should he be allowed to leave early. The singer is also assuring that he will be on his best behavior although it remains to be seen if his efforts will get him anywhere.