Producer Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald's defense lawyer blasted pop singer Kesha over her sexual assault allegation on Monday. The music producer also used his social media to respond to the singer's supporter's online campaign. It was after a New York judge denied Kesha's motion to release her from her recording contract with Sony Music on a Friday trial.
According to Time, the producer's lawyer verdict on Friday by the Court in dismissed Kesha's motion for an injunction as it only showed that the singer's allegations of sexual abuse were "unconvincing". "Any claim that she isn't 'free' is a myth and Kesha had no basis to void record contracts and copyrights," the statement said.
On her filed complaint, the 28 year old singer also stated that her situation will put her career in jeopardy if she can't broke off from the contract with the producer, whom she accused her abuser. However, the highest court in Manhattan ruled that releasing her out from the said contract would cause "irreparable harm".
While the court sided for the producer, Kesha's online supporters expressed their anger and sympathy after the ruling on Friday. SPY News reported, the online supporters created a campaign "trial by Twitter" against the producer.
However, Dr. Luke responded and denied the singer's claims of rape and emotional singer on Tuesday through Twitter. The producer also accused Kesha and her legal team for forming "trial by Twitter, accusing them on using a vicious smear campaign to ruin his reputation. "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 posted.
Other famous artists are also showing their support over Kesha's legal battle including Taylor Swif. The "Bad blood" singer gave financial support to help the singer on her case, Yahoo News reported. Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande are also among hundreds who have posted messages on Instagram and Twitter to the fast-growing campaign for Kesha.
Kesha remains under contract with Gottwald's Kemosabe Records, which is owned by Sony, pending the outcome of the full case.
