Singer Kesha loses legal battle with Sony

Kesha broke down in tears as Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Shirley Werner Kornreich handed down the ruling.

The Timber singer had sought an injunction that would have allowed her to record new music outside of Dr Luke’s Kemosabe Records, which lies under the Sony Music umbrella.

Fans clogged the sidewalk outside the courthouse bearing signs that read #FreeKesha.

The tumultuous situation only intensified in late 2014 when Kesha filed a civil lawsuit alleging that Dr. Luke had been sexually abusing her almost a decade – starting when she was only 18 years old.

The “Tik Tok” singer reportedly said she’s too afraid to continue collaborating with super producer Dr. Luke, whose real name is Luke Gottwald. Geragos contends that Sony is protecting Dr. Luke because he’s a more valuable asset to the company.

Quoting John Fogerty, she posted: “The music industry is so corrupt it makes Hollywood look like a charity organization”.

Her lawyers say that the abuse caused the development of an eating disorder and suicidal thoughts which led to two months spent in a rehabilitation clinic. But while she waited for the slow-moving judiciary wheels to turn, Kesha was prohibited by her exclusive contract with Dr. Luke and Sony from working with any other producers.

The lawsuit alleged that Kesha was plied with drugs and alcohol and on one occasion she woke up naked in his bed with no memory of what had happened.

Kesha sobbed in court as the judge made her verdict. As a result, Kesha might have an opportunity to file an amended version.

With her obligations still in tact with Sony Records, we can only hope that an agreement can be constructed that helps Kesha through this troubling time.

Geragos called Kesha’s ability to record with Sony separate of Dr. Luke, “an elusive promise”. Our interest in in Dr. Luke’s success.