Will Boy George be allowed to perform in the U.S.?

I haven't written anything about Boy George being denied a Visa to perform in the U.S. because, frankly, I don't really care.

But I read an item on Queerty that I thought was amusing:

A reporter asked State Department Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey about the trouble George is having getting permission to tour in the U.S. this summer. The singer has had his share of troubles with the law with the most recent being an investigation into his alleged kidnapping of a Norwegian hooker..

Here is the exchange:
Q. And what does the U.S. Government have against Boy George - (laughter) - You denied him a visa.
CASEY: Sorry, I should have swallowed before you said that. (Laughter.) Let's see if I spit the water over any place else. (Laughter.) I've seen the report that's out there. Obviously, visa records are confidential. But I'd simply note that there often are difficulties for individuals who either are currently subject to criminal charges or otherwise may have criminal records. So I think you might want to look toward some of those reasons as why he might be having some difficulties here.

Q. It's tragic really.
CASEY: Do you really want to hurt him? (Laughter.)

Now see it for yourself: