Kesha & Dr. Luke Reach Defamation Lawsuit Settlement A Decade After Sexual Assault Allegations – Read Their Statements

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Kesha and Dr. Luke have reached a settlement of their decade-long legal battle, just weeks before the case was set to move to trial.

As Perezcious readers know, Kesha sued the record producer, born Lukasz Gottwald, in 2014 for sexual, emotional, and physical abuse, alleging he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2005. Her filing was submitted in Los Angeles. Luke promptly denied the claims after which filed a countersuit in Latest York City for breach of contract and defamation. In 2016, Kesha’s request to be released from her recording contract with Luke’s label was denied and he or she later dropped her Cali case, leaving just the NYC defamation lawsuit.

In 2020, Kesha was ordered to pay $374,000 after a judge ruled she had defamed Luke via a 2016 text to Lady Gaga, through which she alleged he had raped Katy Perry (although the official found “no evidence by any means” to back the claim up). She filed an appeal, content on fighting it out in court, and the case was set to go to trial next month.

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Just last week, the Latest York Court of Appeals reportedly ruled the Grammy-nominated producer meets the qualifications of a public figure, meaning he would must “prove the allegedly defamatory statements were made with ‘actual malice,’” the court declared via Variety. He’ll not must do that because the very complicated and contentious battle, which has lasted for nearly 10 years, is finally over.

On Thursday, each parties shared a joint statement on social media announcing they’ve reached a settlement. As per the deal, they were each required to post an announcement with each their reactions. Kesha remarked on Instagram:

“Only God knows what happened that night. As I actually have at all times said, I cannot recount every little thing that happened. I’m looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and starting a recent one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.”

We will’t imagine how difficult of a chapter this must’ve been for her. As frustrating because it is likely to be to finish things with no clear resolution or sense of justice following the lengthy court battle, it feels like she’s able to move on.

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Meanwhile, the music exec continued to disclaim the allegations against him, stating:

“While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005, I’m absolutely certain that nothing happened. I never drugged or assaulted her and would never try this to anyone. For the sake of my family, I actually have vigorously fought to clear my name for nearly 10 years. It’s time for me to place this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life. I wish Kesha well.”

Other details of the settlement haven’t been made public presently.  You’ll be able to see the post (below):

This resolution comes one month after Kesha released her latest album, Gag Order, which is contractually her last full-length record with Luke’s Kemosabe Records label. It’s largely based on the struggles she’s faced these previous few years. Hopefully, with this settlement, she will begin to place this turmoil behind her and begin a fresh recent chapter. Thoughts? Tell us (below).

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