Published February 23rd 2016
Producer Dr. Luke and his lawyers have both released statements yesterday, responding to Kesha’s lawsuit, the ruling, and the public backlash that followed, especially on Twitter.
Dr Luke breaks silence
Kesha Hasn’t Provided Enough Evidence To Back Her Claims
At the end of last week, a judge ruled in favor of Dr. Luke. The judge felt Kesha’s accusations of sexual assault were not supported by enough evidence and he therefore, clearly, did not take it into account with his ruling.
Most people have taken a “where there’s smoke, there’s fire”-approach to the matter, which has, most certainly, damaged Dr. Luke’s reputation. So, he took to his Twitter account in his defense.
Statement By Lawyers
This is the full statement by his lawyers, as published by Billboard:
The New York County Supreme Court on Friday found that Kesha is already “free” to record and release music without working with Dr. Luke as a producer if she doesn’t want to. Any claim that she isn’t “free” is a myth. The sound decision Friday by the Court in denying Kesha’s motion for an injunction made it clear Kesha’s allegations of purported abuse were unconvincing and that she had no basis to void record contracts and copyrights. Dr. Luke and his companies invested in Kesha’s success through their contributions, Sony Music has already spent over $11 million promoting Kesha, and Sony Music and its label Kemosabe Records are committed to continuing to promote her work.
More significantly, the Court also noted multiple times that her vague abuse allegations were devoid of factual detail, and that there was no evidence, whether from doctors or anyone else, to support them.
Tellingly, Kesha never reported any purported abuse or rape to any law enforcement authority, or even to Sony Music, and further swore under oath in another matter, while accompanied by her team of lawyers, that it never occurred. The goal of Kesha’s counsel throughout has been to obtain a more lucrative contract through a shameless campaign of outrageous claims they will never stand behind in a court of law.
As Dr. Luke has said repeatedly, the allegations against him are outright lies that have been advanced to extort a contract renegotiation and money. Kesha and her counsel have cavalierly subjected Dr. Luke and his family to trial by Twitter, using a vicious smear campaign to ruin his reputation for financial gain while failing to support their claims. Kesha to date has never verified the allegations in this case -even when given the opportunity in her affidavit. Nor has she ever offered a credible explanation as to why she would have signed a second recording agreement, recorded two albums and an EP and signed a publishing deal with Dr. Luke after allegedly being sexually abused. It will further be shown that the incidents alleged never happened.
— end of statement
Statement by Dr. Luke
On Twitter Dr. Luke continues with more detail and evidence to back up his story.
Until now I haven’t commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter. It’s a shame that there’s so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information. The only truly objective person who knows the facts is the judge. The judge did not rule in Kesha’s favor on Friday
I understand why people without all the information are speaking out. I can appreciate their compassion. But lives can get ruined when there’s a rush to judgment before all the facts come out. Look what happened at UVA, Duke etc.
Of course any sane person is against rape and sexual assault but everybody who is commenting is doing so without knowledge or facts. They are getting behind an allegation only – motivated by money.
I didn’t rape Kesha and I have never had sex with her. Kesha and I were friends for many years and she was like my little sister. Kesha has denied under oath the horrible allegations now being made against me. Here is the testimony.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) 22 februari 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) 22 februari 2016
Kesha’s lawyer Mark Geragos made another false rape claim against me that was denied by publicly Lady Gaga
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) 22 februari 2016
Mark Geragos (kesha’s attorney) represented Scott Peterson and Chris Brown. How can he pretend he cares about women’s rights? Imagine if you or somebody you loved was publicly accused of a rape you knew they didn’t do. Imagine that. I have 3 sisters, a daughter, and a son with my girlfriend, and a feminist mom who raised me right.
Kesha and I made a lot of songs together and it was often good but there were creative differences at times. It’s sad that she would turn a contract negotiation into something so horrendous and untrue. But I feel confident when this is over the lies will be exposed and the truth will prevail. I want to thank all my friends and family who have supported me throughout this. This is an ongoing legal case so I won’t be responding / talking much about this. This should be tried in a court of law.
— end of statement
Kesha’s followers have been very keen to show their own judgement on Twitter following this statement. They are very clear they are not buying it.
It won’t be long until Kesha will also respond herself.
