Kesha And Dr. Luke Settle Defamation Lawsuit After Rape Accusation

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Dr. Luke has dropped his defamation lawsuit against pop star Kesha just weeks before they were set to go to trial, the two announced in a joint statement Thursday.

The defamation case was just the latest suit between the two over the last eight years. In 2014, Kesha first sued the producer and sought to get out of her contract, detailing a series of alleged abuses including a 2005 incident in which she said she was drugged and raped.

Singer Kesha arrives at the premiere of the film "Beau Is Afraid" on April 10 in Los Angeles.
Singer Kesha arrives at the premiere of the film “Beau Is Afraid” on April 10 in Los Angeles.

“Only God knows what happened that night,” Kesha wrote in her statement Thursday, which was posted on Instagram. “As I always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.”

In his statement Thursday, Dr. Luke, whose real name Lukasz Gottwald, once again denied that he had abused her.

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

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.



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