The singer was sentenced to 30 years following his conviction for racketeering and sex trafficking last fall.
“They cannot shower or shave, and are sometimes not even afforded toilet paper.
Meals are not provided with utensils, forcing inmates to eat with their hands.
R. Kelly in court.E. JASON WAMBSGANS/AFP via Getty
They have no ability to consult with loved ones or supportive figures.”
According to the complaint, the inmates do not receive psychiatric care.
In the statement to PEOPLE, Bonjean said that MDC Brooklyn is being run “like a gulag.”
R. Kelly appearing in court in Chicago.Antonio Perez - Pool via Getty Images
“My partner and I spoke with Mr. Kelly following his sentencing,” she wrote.
Humane treatment of the men and women in our custody is a top priority.
The BOP does not comment on pending litigation or matters that are the subject of legal proceedings."
MDC Brooklyn is one of the facilities overseen by the BOP.
It is about violence, cruelty, and control."
Kelly was arrested in Chicago in February 2019 on charges of aggravated sexual abuse.
