Mon Jun 23 15:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Family of Alleged R. Kelly Victim Joycelyn Savage Urges Against Pardon, Cites Ongoing Concerns for Her Well-Being**
Los Angeles, CA – The family of Joycelyn Savage, an alleged victim of convicted sex offender R. Kelly, is vehemently opposing any potential pardon for the disgraced singer, arguing that he continues to exert control over her life.
Speaking to TMZ, family attorney Gerald Griggs stated that the Savages haven’t heard directly from Joycelyn since a brief phone call in 2019 and fear she remains under Kelly’s influence. The family has only received communication through individuals claiming to represent her, with the capacity of this representation remaining unclear.
Joycelyn, once referred to as Kelly’s fiancée, is believed by many to be a victim of the singer’s abuse. Her family remains hopeful that she is alive and healthy, expressing a strong desire to hear from her directly.
The Savages emphasize that Kelly has never taken responsibility for his actions, and rightfully deserves to serve his entire 31-year sentence, as per the 2021 racketeering and sex trafficking conviction in New York, and a later conviction in Illinois for child pornography and enticing minors.
R. Kelly’s legal team, through representative Beau Brindley, declined to comment on Joycelyn’s situation at this time, stating their focus is on advocating for the singer amidst concerns about his safety in prison. Brindley has previously expressed hope for a pardon from former President Trump, drawing parallels between Kelly’s legal troubles and Trump’s own experiences with federal investigations. They are currently appealing for Kelly to be moved to home confinement, citing alleged threats from white supremacists that led to his placement in solitary confinement.
TMZ’s attempts to contact Joycelyn Savage for comment have been unsuccessful.
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