R. Kelly's lawyers say there's a plot to kill him, seek his immediate release from prison

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Lawyers for singer R. Kelly have filed a motion asking for his immediate release from prison.

They say there is a clear and imminent threat to his life.

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Lawyers claim there is an effort to kill Kelly to cover up government misconduct.

He was convicted in 2021 on multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.

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His lawyers want Kelly released on home detention on a temporary furlough.

Kelly is currently being held in a federal prison in North Carolina.

ABC7 reached out to the Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Attorney's Office for comment.