After a long and drawn-out legal battle, Kesha and Dr. Luke have finally settled their defamation case. The two musicians released a joint statement, announcing the end of their legal proceedings. Kesha expressed her desire to move on from the situation, stating that she cannot recount everything that happened. She also wished “peace to all parties involved.” Meanwhile, Dr. Luke maintained his innocence and vigorously fought to clear his name for almost a decade. He stated that he never drugged or assaulted Kesha and would never do that to anyone. He expressed that it was time for him to put this matter behind him and move on with his life.
The Background of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit was first filed by Kesha in 2014, in which she accused Dr. Luke of drugging and raping her after a party in 2005. She also claimed that the music producer had been sexually, physically, and verbally abusive towards her during the decade-long period that they worked together. Kesha alleged that his behavior had led to her eating disorders and that she had been abused “to the point where [she] nearly lost her life.” Her lawyer, Mark Geragos, described Dr. Luke as a controlling man who was willing to commit horrible acts of abuse to intimidate an impressionable, young female artist into submission for his personal gain.
However, Dr. Luke denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against Kesha, claiming that she had legally defamed him with a false and shocking allegation. He also alleged that Kesha made the claims against him as leverage to secure a more lucrative deal. Kesha denied these accusations and argued that Dr. Luke’s defamation case was an effort to silence a victim.
Over the years, the legal proceedings faced several delays and appeals, slowing down the case. The trial in the producer’s lawsuit was set to begin on July 19, but the two musicians have now reached a settlement just weeks before the trial.
Kesha and Dr. Luke have settled their defamation case after a long and arduous legal battle. While Kesha expressed her desire to move on from the situation, Dr. Luke maintained his innocence and the desire to put the matter behind him. The conclusion of this lawsuit brings an end to a tumultuous chapter in both musicians’ lives.