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R. Kelly’s lawyer says the music icon has been placed on suicide watch in jail

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R. Kelly has been placed on suicide watch at the federal detention facility in Brooklyn where he is being held following his sentencing to 30 years in prison on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

His lawyers who disclosed that the singer will be suing the federal prison housing him, insisted that there is no reason for Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to put the 55-year-old Kelly on suicide watch.

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They added that doing so is causing “real and lasting harm” to the singer. Court documents allege that both before and after the sentencing, the singer was mentally stable and showed no signs of behavior that would justify placing him on suicide watch.

Kelly’s lawyer wrote in an accompanying affidavit; “Mr. Kelly impressed upon me repeatedly that he was not suicidal and the conditions of suicide watch at the MDC were extraordinarily stressful and harmful. He expressed on multiple occasions that he did not want to be put on suicide watch and that he was not suicidal and had no thoughts of harming himself or anyone else.”

To ensure he wouldn’t be sent to suicide watch, Kelly’s lawyers told him to email them as soon as he returned to the cell after his sentencing, the documents said. When they didn’t receive an email, the lawyers said, they repeatedly tried contacting the prison but were not able to get an update on Kelly’s location until two days later, when a prosecutor confirmed he had been placed on suicide watch.

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The prosecutor allegedly told Kelly’s legal team that MDC’s legal team said he had been moved “for various reasons, such as age, crime, publicity, and sentencing.”

One of the singer’s lawyers, Jennifer Bonjean told CNN; “The irony of putting someone on suicide watch when they’re not suicidal is it actually causes more harm, Mr Kelly was placed on suicide watch for purely punitive reasons in violation of his Eighth Amendment rights. MDC has a policy of placing high profile individuals under the harsh conditions of suicide watch whether they are suicidal or not. MDC Brooklyn is being run like a gulag.”

Ms Bonjean added that she had spoken with Kelly following the sentencing and he shared that he was mentally fine, but concerned that authorities would put him on suicide watch as they had after the guilty verdict.

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She added; “We are in the process of filing an emergency rule to show cause with the courts. MDC Brooklyn’s confinement of Mr Kelly to suicide watch is illegal, and they will be held accountable for it.”

Kelly, 55, was sentenced to 30 years in prison earlier this week for racketeering and other charges related to a criminal enterprise he ran for decades that allowed him to prey on and sexually abuse a number of his fans and others he drew into his inner circle.

Source: AmeyawDebrah.com

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Ghana Should Prioritize Exporting African Dance and Drumming to the Western World – Fofoo Attiso (AKA Apey)

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Fofoo Attiso, CEO of African Dance Rhythms, has called on the Ghanaian government to focus on supporting and promoting local dancers and performers by prioritizing the export of African dance and drumming to the Western world.

Through his company, which operates both in the United States and in Ghana, Attiso has been tirelessly working to raise global awareness of African culture. His organization has been touring schools in the U.S., offering workshops and performances that showcase the depth and beauty of African dance and drumming traditions.

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The Ghana-based annex of African Dance Rhythms has been actively engaged in touring and performing across the country, spreading awareness and appreciation for Ghanaian dance culture.

Now, Attiso is looking to take the next step by expanding this cultural exchange to Europe, encouraging Ghanaian dancers to tour internationally and introduce African rhythms and dance to wider audiences.

Attiso believes that supporting the global movement of African dance can not only boost cultural appreciation but also contribute significantly to the economic and social empowerment of local dancers in Ghana. As the world becomes more interconnected, Ghana has the unique opportunity to lead the charge in exporting its rich artistic heritage to the international stage.

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