Authorities confirmed moments ago that Nick R., currently being held in protective custody, has received a direct death threat stating:
“You WILL NOT survive your time in prison.”
The note was discovered during a routine cell inspection and has triggered an immediate security lockdown as investigators race to determine how the message entered a secured facility.
Why This Is Alarming
According to law-enforcement sources, the wording and delivery of the note suggest external orchestration, not intimidation from fellow inmates. Handwriting analysis and phrasing indicate professional intent, prompting police to explore a shocking possibility:
the threat may be linked to a powerful Hollywood rival of Nick’s father, Robert R.
“This doesn’t read like prison intimidation,” a senior official said. “It reads like a warning from someone who believes they can reach inside the system.”
A Hollywood Feud Resurfaces
Investigators are now revisiting long-standing conflicts involving Robert R., including legal disputes and bitter professional rivalries dating back years.
Sources say one individual—described as a well-connected industry adversary—had previously made statements suggesting the family would “eventually pay a price.”
“If the father is gone, the son becomes the leverage,” an investigator said.
How Did the Note Get In?
Authorities are urgently examining:
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Whether the note was delivered via corrupt staff or outside intermediaries
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Possible coordination with organized crime figures
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Recent communications tied to the father’s unresolved disputes
The prison has placed Nick R. under enhanced protective measures, including restricted movement and monitored contact.
Police Response
Federal partners have been notified, and prosecutors confirmed the threat is being treated as a credible conspiracy to commit murder, regardless of Nick’s legal status.
“Custody does not mean vulnerability,” a spokesperson said. “Anyone attempting to orchestrate violence will be pursued aggressively.”
What’s Really Going On?
Investigators believe the threat may be an attempt to:
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Silence Nick R. before further testimony
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Exact revenge through the family line
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Or send a message tied to unresolved Hollywood power struggles
Police emphasized that no suspect has been named publicly, but confirmed multiple individuals are now under review.
What Comes Next
Handwriting, ink age, and paper sourcing analyses are underway. Surveillance footage inside the facility is being reviewed minute by minute.
Authorities urged the public to avoid speculation but acknowledged the gravity of the situation.
“This case didn’t end with arrests,” an official said. “It’s escalating.”
Further updates are expected as investigators determine who wanted the message delivered—and why now.
