In a legal tug-of-war, the U.S. Government has swiftly responded to R. Kelly’s lawsuit concerning the alleged breach of his privacy by prison workers. In a recent development, the government has taken action to have the case dismissed.
According to exclusive reports from In Touch, court documents reveal that the government refuted Kelly’s claims that prison employees accessed his private emails, visitor records, and call logs through the internal prison system. Despite acknowledging an Inspector General investigation into the unauthorized access of Kelly’s sensitive information, the government denied any wrongdoing on its part.
The response disclosed that the officer named in Kelly’s complaint had been investigated but no charges were ever filed, with the individual reportedly retiring in 2019. Interestingly, the government seemingly conceded that a prison worker did provide blogger Tasha K with information sourced from the internal system.
Arguing for the dismissal of the case, the government’s lawyer emphasized that the United States cannot be held liable for institutional negligence arising from alleged widespread practices or policies. Kelly had previously accused the officers of selling information to Tasha K, who he claimed used it to harass him and interfere with his personal life, including influencing witnesses in his criminal prosecution.
Despite Kelly’s allegations, Tasha K denied any involvement in illegal activities on her social media platforms. Kelly’s legal team contended that the stolen information was shared with prosecutors to sway witnesses against him.
As the legal battle unfolds, the U.S. Government’s move to have the case thrown out signals a contentious chapter in the ongoing legal saga involving R. Kelly, Tasha K, and the alleged privacy breaches within the penal system.
Written by
Derek Chan
