The music producer issued a statement through his lawyers days after a judge denied Kesha the ability to get out of her contract.
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After a New York judge ruled Friday that Kesha cannot get out of her exclusive contract with Dr. Luke — who she claims sexually and physically abused her for years — the music producer issued a statement calling her allegations "unconvincing."
Kesha contended that unless she is released from her exclusive contract with Dr. Luke, her career will soon be over. The judge ruled against her as Sony has given her the opportunity to record with other music producers.
"The New York Country 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," the statement issued by Dr. Luke's lawyer on Monday said. "Any claim that is isn't 'free' is a myth."
Kesha's attorney, Mark Geragos, argued Friday that Sony's pledge that she can work with another producer can't be trusted because the record label is setting her up for failure. Geragos also claimed Sony will not promote her work because the label's interest lies in protecting Dr. Luke.
According the statement issued by Dr. Luke's attorney, Sony Music has already spent over $11 million marketing the singer's work and is committed in continuing to promote it.
Dr. Luke's lawyers also sought to have Kesha's counterclaims dismissed, but the judge postponed making a decision, saying Kesha's lawyers had not provided enough details, such as exact date and location of the alleged assaults.
"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," the statement reads.
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.
LINK: Kesha’s Plea To Get Out Of Her Contract With Dr. Luke Is Denied By Judge
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