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Kesha and Dr. Luke Settle Long Legal Battle Over Defamation and Assault Allegations

  • Kesha accused Dr. Luke of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2005, though he denied all allegations
  • Dr. Luke sued Kesha for defamation, claiming she fabricated the accusations to get out of her recording contract
  • The legal dispute spanned nearly a decade, significantly impacting both artists' careers
  • A judge recently ruled Dr. Luke qualified as a "public figure," raising the bar for proving defamation
  • The settlement's terms are confidential, but both parties released statements suggesting they wish to move on
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