Kesha and Dr. Luke Settle Legal Dispute Marked By Rape Allegations and Defamation Claims

Kesha and producer Dr. Luke have settled their legal battle over her accusation that he drugged and raped her and his claim that she made it up and defamed him.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both parties agreed to a statement.
The settlement averts a trial that had been scheduled for this summer and involved a lineup of music industry luminaries giving testimony or sworn statements.
The case raised important legal questions about fame and defamation, with media outlets weighing in about pretrial rulings that could help powerful people suppress unflattering reporting.
Kesha's sexual abuse-related claims were dismissed because of time limits and other legal issues, but she countersued Dr. Luke under a New York law against bringing frivolous suits to try to intimidate critics into silence.