Kelly claims he is being punished by being placed on suicide watch in a Brooklyn detention centre, despite the fact that he has no plans to harm himself.
He filed a lawsuit against MDC Brooklyn, alleging “cruel and unusual punishment” under the harsh conditions of suicide watch.
Kelly claims he was placed on suicide watch after receiving a 30-year prison sentence for sexually abusing underage girls.
He claims he is not suicidal and has informed authorities that he is not suicidal.
Kelly is suing for emotional distress damages.