R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release
R. Kelly claims prison officials plotted to kill him. Judge denies his release

A judge has denied singer R. Kelly’s request for furlough from prison after the convicted sex offender accused federal prison officials of plotting to murder him
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is factually accurate. All key claims are verified by multiple reliable sources. The reporting appears neutral and balanced.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** A judge has denied singer R. Kelly’s request for furlough from prison.
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5: All support this claim.
- Claim:** R. Kelly accused federal prison officials of plotting to murder him.
- Verification Source #2, #3, and #5: Support this claim. Verification Source #4 mentions claims of officials promising freedom in exchange for Kelly's murder, which aligns with the claim.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All sources agree that the judge denied R. Kelly's request for furlough/home detention. (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, #5)
- Multiple sources confirm R. Kelly's accusation of a murder plot by prison officials. (Verification Source #2, #3, #4, #5)
- There are no contradictions between the sources.