Not long ago, it was reported that R.Kelly had landed himself in solitary confinement. However, the reason why wasn’t revealed until now.
TMZ reports that Kelly was thrown in solitary confinement after it was discovered he possessed a mobile phone—which is contraband in prison—that contained a retired prison warden’s number. Following the discovery, an investigation was launched. The singer’s attorney, Beau Brindley, told the outlet that the singer will stay in isolation for the duration of the probe.
R Kelly is under investigation for possessing a retired warden’s phone number at his federal lockup in North Carolina — and he’s been placed in isolation for the duration of the probe, according to his lawyer.
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