November 14th 2023.
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is taking legal action against blogger Tasha K and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for unlawfully accessing and distributing his private records.
According to the Huffington Post, the 56-year-old convicted sex offender is alleging that a BOP officer accessed his personal information more than 150 times before sharing it with the controversial YouTube show host. The episode, titled “R. Kelly Can’t CONTROL His Girlfriends While BEHIND BARS!”, featured Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe) discussing details of the singer’s phone calls, emails, and visitor logs.
Kelly has now filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Chicago, claiming that both Kebe and the officers involved violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. His attorney Jennifer Bonjean stated that the breach of trust has had a significant impact on the singer, his fans, and his legal advisors.
“He had every right to be able to be confident, to think the BOP would protect his information and not exploit, but unfortunately, certain BOP officers did just that,” she said. “He does not feel comfortable to this day talking to anyone, even his own lawyers, because of the impact of this event.”
Kelly is also accusing the parties of negligence, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeking an undisclosed amount in damages. This isn’t the first time Tasha K has been in legal trouble for material shared on her YouTube channel. In 2022, rapper Cardi B successfully sued her for defamation and was awarded $4 million in damages.
The singer is currently appealing both a 20- and 30-year sentence for child pornography, sex trafficking, racketeering, and enticing a minor in sexual activity. The convictions were handed down in Chicago and New York, respectively.
It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will play out, and if Kelly will receive any form of compensation for the violation of his privacy. It is clear, however, that he is determined to protect his rights and make sure that no one else is subjected to such intrusive behavior.
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