Coverage dated June 30, 2022 to July 1, 2022

R. Kelly sues Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch after sentencing

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Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.

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NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
R. Kelly on Suicide Watch for ‘Purely Punitive Reasons,' His Attorney Says (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jun 30, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
“MDC Brooklyn is being run like a gulag,” his lawyer Jennifer Bonjean said. BOP insists it’s committed to “the safety and security of all inmates.”
ABC 12 Flint
R. Kelly placed on suicide watch after being sentenced to 30 years, his lawyer says (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Jun 30, 2022
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at the federal detention facility in New York where he is being held after he was sentenced this week to 30 years
KTVZ Bend
R. Kelly placed on suicide watch after being sentenced to 30 years in prison, his lawyer says (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Jun 30, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Sonia Moghe and Alaa Elassar, CNN R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at the federal detention facility in New York where he is being held after he was sentenced this week to 30 years in prison on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, his lawyer said Friday.
The Daily Caller
R. Kelly Put On Suicide Watch In Jail (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 30, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
R. Kelly is on suicide watch in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn due to his level of fame and the nature of his crimes.
Fox News
R. Kelly placed on suicide watch in prison despite not being suicidal, attorney says (opens Fox News)
Published Jun 30, 2022
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R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch in prison despite not being suicidal, according to his lawyer. The R&B singer was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday.
Washington Examiner
R. Kelly on suicide watch despite not being suicidal, lawyer claims (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 30, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Singer R. Kelly was put on suicide watch at a detention center in Brooklyn, New York, even though he does not intend to harm himself, his lawyer said.
New Hampshire Union Leader
R. Kelly put on suicide watch at Brooklyn’s federal jail (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 1, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
NEW YORK — R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at Brooklyn’s federal jail following his 30-year sentence for sex trafficking — and his lawyer says the disgraced R&B
The Daily Caller
REPORT: R. Kelly Sues Brooklyn Prison For Putting Him Under Suicide Watch (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 1, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
R. Kelly filed a law suit against MDC Brooklyn for putting him on suicide watch after he clearly stated he had no intentions of committing self harm.
Rolling Stone
R. Kelly Sues Brooklyn Prison for Placing Him on Suicide Watch After 30-Year Sentence (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 1, 2022
Rolling Stone's feed description
Convicted sex trafficker’s lawyers claim he’s suffering “severe mental distress” after being put in solitary confinement for “purely punitive reasons”
CBS News
R. Kelly sues Brooklyn jail for putting him on suicide watch after sentencing (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 1, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Kelly claims officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center knew he was not suicidal after his sentencing.
BizPac Review
R. Kelly's lawyers sue prison after he's put on suicide watch 'as punishment' following 30-yr sentence (opens BizPac Review)
Published Jul 1, 2022
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Singer R Kelly has been put on suicide watch after being sentenced to 30 years for sex trafficking. His attorney says he's being punished.

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