Dr. Luke Breaks His Silence: “I Did Not Rape Kesha”
Dr. Luke has become Public Enemy No. 1 in the wake of Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich’s decision not to grant an injunction that would allow Kesha to leave Sony/Kemosabe Records. The hashtag #FreeKesha has been trending globally since Friday and a long list of celebrities (Halsey, Demi Lovato, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Iggy Azalea, Adam Lambert, Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson, for starters) have stepped forward to offer their support.
The outrage stems from the pop star being cuffed (for all intents and purposes) to her alleged rapist. However, the producer broke his silence this afternoon (February 22) — vehemently denying the allegations against him. “Until now I haven’t commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter,” the 42-year-old began a 25-tweet statement. “It’s a shame that there’s so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information.”
“I didn’t rape Kesha and I have never had sex with her,” Lukasz Gottwald (his real name) insisted. “Kesha and I were friends for many years and she was like my little sister.” He then proffered evidence to back up his assertions, including sworn testimony from the former K$. “Kesha has denied under oath the horrible allegations now being made against me,” the producer wrote. “Here is the testimony.” See his tweets below.
Until now I haven’t commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s a shame that there’s so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
The only truly objective person who knows the facts is the judge. The judge did not rule in Kesha's favor on Friday
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I understand why people without all the information are speaking out. I can appreciate their compassion.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
of course any sane person is against rape and sexual assault but everybody who is commenting is doing so without knowledge or facts.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
They are getting behind an allegation only – motivated by money.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha has denied under oath the horrible allegations now being made against me. Here is the testimony.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha's lawyer Mark Geragos made another false rape claim against me that was denied by publiscly Lady Gaga
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Publicly
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Mark Geragos (kesha's attorney) represented Scott Peterson and Chris Brown. How can he pretend he cares about women's rights?
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Imagine if you or somebody you loved was publicly accused of a rape you knew they didn't do. Imagine that.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I have 3 sisters, a daughter, and a son with my girlfriend, and a feminist mom who raised me right.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha and I made a lot of songs together and it was often good but there were creative differences at times.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s sad that she would turn a contract negotiation into something so horrendous and untrue.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
But I feel confident when this is over the lies will be exposed and the truth will prevail..
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I want to thank all my friends and family who have supported me throughout this.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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