Former R. Kelly manager surrenders on terroristic threats charge

Credit: Henry County Sheriff's Office/WSBTV.com

Credit: Henry County Sheriff's Office/WSBTV.com

A former manager for R&B singer R. Kelly surrendered Friday morning to Henry County authorities eight months after police issued an arrest warrant against him, the sheriff's office said.

James Mason was wanted on a charge of terroristic threats and acts after he allegedly threatened a Henry County family in May 2018, AJC.com previously reported.

Mason is accused of telling Tim Savage, “I’m gonna do harm to you and your family, when I see you I’m gonna get you, I’m going to (expletive) kill you,” according to a Henry County police incident report.

Tim Savage is the father of Joycelyn Savage, who BuzzFeed last year reported was one of multiple girls being held "against their will in a cult" at one of Kelly's homes.

Tim Savage and his wife, JonJelyn Savage, are featured in the Lifetime docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly,” which focused on the 52-year-old entertainer and his alleged abuse of women.

The Savages have repeatedly accused Kelly of brainwashing their daughter, who they say they have not seen since December 2016, AJC.com previously reported. Joycelyn Savage has denied allegations of abuse.

Tim Savage told a police officer Mason made threats while he was on a three-way call with another man, who he said heard Mason make the threats, the police report said.

JonJelyn Savage said she heard the end of the conversation with Mason, but she didn’t hear the threats.

Mason waived his first court appearance and bond was set at $10,000 with conditions, the sheriff’s office said. He must stay away from the Savages and cannot travel outside of the United States.

"Let this be a message to R. Kelly's staff that we won't be bullied or threatened," Gerald Griggs, the Savages' attorney, said in a statement to WSB-TV. "We will continue to pursue legal action against any and all threats to the safety of the Savage family.

“Our goal has always been to bring Joycelyn Savage home safely and we will not be deterred.”

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