Jay-Z’s Team Roc Sues KCKPD with New Partner

Jay-Z’s Team Roc, in partnership with the Midwest Innocence Project, has filed a lawsuit against the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County for allegedly violating the Kansas Open Records Act. The lawsuit seeks access to documents related to allegations of misconduct and corruption within the KCKPD, which have reportedly been withheld despite a $2,200 fee paid by Team Roc. The lawsuit specifically highlights former detective Roger Golubski, who is facing federal charges for sex abuse and kidnapping. Team Roc accuses the KCKPD and the Unified Government of using obstructionist tactics to delay the release of critical documents that could illuminate longstanding abuses, particularly against minority communities. To date, only 225 documents have been provided, mostly irrelevant to the misconduct allegations. The plaintiffs are asking the court to compel the production of these records within 30 days.