The legal battle between Kesha and Dr. Luke has taken a turn for the pop star. Back in 2014, Kesha filed a lawsuit against the famed producer citing sexual assault and battery. Kesha alleged that Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald drugged and raped her on October 5, 2005. According to Kesha, they went to a party at a nightclub to celebrate Nicky Hilton Rothschild's birthday before attending an after-party at Rothschild's home. 

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Dr. Luke fired back at Kesha and sued her for defamation after it was revealed that the singer texted Lady Gaga with accusations that Dr. Luke raped Katy Perry. On Thursday (February 6), a New York State Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of Dr. Luke, citing that Kesha's comments were, indeed, defamatory. According to Pitchfork, the judge also ruled that Kesha was in breach of contract over late royalty payments made to Dr. Luke's company, so Kesha was reportedly ordered to pay him $374K in interest.

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