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Pop star Kesha and mega-producer Dr. Luke settle rape claims after near-decade of litigation: 'Only God knows what happened that night'.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Peltz, Jennifer 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the settlement between pop star Kesha and producer Dr. Luke, concluding nearly a decade of legal disputes stemming from Kesha's allegations of drugging and rape against him, and his counterclaims of defamation. Both parties announced their resolution on social media, with Kesha expressing uncertainty about the events of that night and Dr. Luke maintaining his innocence. The case, which involved testimonies from several prominent music industry figures, raised significant legal questions regarding defamation and the treatment of sexual assault allegations in the context of fame. Kesha's claims were dismissed on procedural grounds, while Dr. Luke's career has seen a resurgence despite the allegations. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164486621
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