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Harris Co. judge wins lawsuit accusing husband's former girlfriend of accessing personal info
By Tony Atkins at ABC13 Houston (KTRK)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The outcome of this lawsuit has implications for the privacy and security of personal information in Harris County, particularly for public figures like Judge Tamika Craft. As a local official, her personal and professional life are subject to scrutiny, and the unauthorized access of her information by someone with a potential personal vendetta raises concerns about the vulnerability of private data. The fact that the alleged perpetrator was an employee of a company, in this case Guardant, highlights the need for local businesses to ensure their employees are not misusing their access to sensitive information. This case may prompt a review of data protection policies in Harris County, especially for those in positions of power like Judge Craft, to prevent similar incidents in the future. The community will be watching to see if any changes are made to safeguard personal information.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her husband's former girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent.
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