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TMZ.com<\/span>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n R. Kelly<\/strong><\/a> is making a plea to a federal judge \u2026 a plea to remove him from solitary confinement and put him in general population.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n It\u2019s a risky move either way. Solitary can drive you crazy, but gen pop can get you killed if you\u2019re accused of sex crimes involving underage girls.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Kelly\u2019s lawyer filed legal docs, obtained by TMZ, claiming the solitary area<\/strong><\/a> where the singer is confined is designed for punishment \u2026 not housing pending trial.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Attorney Steven Greenberg<\/strong> gives examples \u2026 he has no meaningful interaction with human beings, no time outside getting sunlight, no access to media, no recreational activities, no face-to-face visitations that are not recorded, showering only 3 days a week and one 15-minute telephone call per month. And, he\u2019s not permitted to buy snacks or candy from the commissary.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n There are other examples, but Kelly\u2019s lawyer says his client hasn\u2019t violated any rules and has not been convicted of a crime, yet he\u2019s being treated as such.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n Greenberg claims Kelly is being punished because of his \u201ccelebrity status\u201d and the fact he\u2019s charged with sex crimes<\/strong><\/a> involving minors.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n The lawyer is asking the judge to consider that solitary is taking a big toll on Kelly\u2019s physical and mental health.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n