According to R. Kelly’s lawyer, Kelly has not had any symptoms for the virus or anything, but since Harvey Weinstein contracted the virus in prison, Kelly is scared that he might get the virus too. So he wants out.
“From Mr. Kelly’s perspective his life—not only his liberty—is on the line, creating a powerful incentive to abide by any release conditions the Court may impose and changing the calculus that initially led to the denial of bail in this case,” the document read.