For the first time, prison inmates and those celebrating Christmas behind bars, A-list prisoners in the US will get their holiday meal behind bars, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be an abundance of festive food.
A TMZ report gives an insight into the specific menus some of America’s most famous prisoners will be enjoying on Christmas Day this year.
Tiger King Joe Exotic, who is currently serving a 21-year sentence for attempting to have a rival big cat professional killed, will have a meal of baked Cornish chicken, stuffing, carrots, gravy, fried tofu rice and fruit – and enjoy holiday cakes for dessert at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
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The heart-healthy meal will be distributed at FMC, a special administrative security prison for male inmates with special medical and mental health needs.
Exotic, 59, was diagnosed with prostate cancer last November despite reports his body is struggling to heal after undergoing radiation treatment.
Disgraced singer R Kelly, who is currently serving a three-decade sentence at the Clink, will eat baked Cornish chicken, green beans, cornbread dressing, mac & cheese and sweet potato casserole at Chicago’s Metropolitan Correctional Center.
Jeffery Epstein’s infamous consort, Ghislaine Maxwell, who began her 20-year sentence after a dramatic trial earlier this year, will have Cornish chickens, stuffed green peppers, garlic mac & cheese, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, buns, cranberry sauce and red velvet eat cheesecake and fruit.
Maxwell’s meal will double as a birthday party. The disgraced socialite turns 61 on December 25.
In addition to the festive feasts, prisoners receive a Christmas-themed bag filled with Christmas snacks, puzzles, and games to while away the time.
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Maxwell’s meal consists of several vegetable dishes, including Brussels sprouts and stuffed peppers, as well as classic side dishes like sweet potatoes and mac & cheese
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At the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the 31-year-old will enjoy Cornish chicken with herbs, eggplant parmesan, dirty rice, baked beans, green beans, buns, fruit, pie and juice.
Josh Duggar, who is serving 12 and a half years in prison on multiple counts related to child pornography, will spend his first Christmas away from his notoriously large family
The father of seven and his 18-year-old brother will spoil you with Cornish Herb Hen, Glazed Ham, Vegetable Stuffed Peppers, Vegetable Lasagna, Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn on the Cob, Cranberry Sauce, Buns and Federal Holiday Cakes Correctional Institute of Seagoville, Texas.
Finally, former Netflix star Jerry Harris, who also faces 12-year child pornography charges, will also spend his first Christmas behind bars.
At FMC Lexington, Harris will be munching on glazed Cornish chicken – apparently the most popular fowl in the US prison system – beef sirloin steak, broccoli quiche, baked candied yams, cornbread filling, collards, chicken gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, fruit and pies.
At his Chicago correctional facility, R. Kelly is given a baked Cornish hen – the fowl of choice for the US prison system this year – sweet potatoes, cornbread dressing, green beans and macaroni and cheese
Father-of-seven Josh Duggar is spending his first Christmas as an inmate after being sentenced to 12.5 years for child pornography
Netflix Cheer star Jerry Harris is spending his first Christmas in prison after being convicted of child pornography charges
Maxwell’s meal will double as a birthday celebration. The disgraced socialite turns 61 on December 25.
In addition to the festive feasts, prisoners receive a Christmas-themed bag filled with Christmas snacks, puzzles, and games to while away the time.
Some institutional activities will also begin including billiards tournaments, chess games, musical performances and group bingo. There will even be an inmate talent show at the Brooklyn prison where Fetty Wap is vacationing.
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SBF immediately rejected life in a Bahamian prison and chose to return to the US over Christmas.
In particular, the dining options in Nassau were reportedly not to his liking, as the FTX founder is on a strict vegan diet and had to call his parents to bring in special meals during his short stay.