R. Kelly Takes Legal Action Against U.S. Over Seized Commissary Funds
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Prosecutors Want To Seize $28K From R.Kelly’s Prison-Inmate Account

Prosecutors are asking the federal court to seize over $28K from R. Kelly’s prison-inmate account, especially since he has $140,000 in court-ordered fines.

In a letter obtained by the government from the Bureau of Prisons, the singer has “accumulated substantial funds in his inmate trust account,” which is used to purchase food and other necessities from the prison commissary.

According to Bloomberg, Kelly has $28,328.24 in his account as of August 3. The Bureau of Prisons has restrained Kelly’s funds at the government’s request and left the singer with $500.

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn, NY, have stated that the singer hasn’t paid any of the criminal penalties since being sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking. They are asking the judge to put the money into an interest-bearing account “pending a determination as to the amount and applicability of a restitution judgment.”

R. Kelly’s attorney has yet to respond.
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Peachkyss is the Fashion Writer and Content Curator for Baller Alert, who keeps the reader up-to-date on the latest trends, the latest luxury brand collections, and how to "ball" on a budget.  Peachkyss has her Bachelors in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics from Norfolk State University and Masters in Middle Grades Mathematics from Walden University.  Have a question about what your favorite celeb is wearing or fashion advice, email me at [email protected] "Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak."

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