Sony breaks silence on Kesha case: 'We cannot terminate her contract with Dr Luke'
Sony has now released an official statement following their court case with Kesha.
The record label has broken its silence on the pop star’s battle to free herself from her contract with producer Dr Luke’s Kemosabe Records, which is a Sony imprint.
After a court ruled that the singer wouldn’t be able to leave the label or record any music outside of it, a lawyer for the music company has said that they are ‘legally unable’ to terminate the contract.
Scott Edelman told the New York Times: “Sony has made it possible for Kesha to record without any connection, involvement or interaction with Luke whatsoever, but Sony is not in a position to terminate the contractual relationship between Luke and Kesha."
"Sony is doing everything it can to support the artist in these circumstances, but is legally unable to terminate the contract to which it is not a party.
Kesha was denied an injunction last week after she alleged that she had been sexually assaulted by Dr Luke – allegations which he denies.
She has also released a new statement after receiving an outpouring of support from fans and fellow musicians.
She wrote: “I'm so, so beyond humbled and thankful for all of the support I've received from everyone. Words cannot really express the emotions I've gone through reading and seeing how amazing everyone has been to me.
“I can’t believe that so many people all over the world took the time to show me support and love. Other entertainers who knowingly put their own careers at stake by supporting me, I will be forever grateful."
She continued: "All I ever wanted was to be able to make music without being afraid, scared, or abused. This case has never been about a renegotiation of my record contract – it was never about getting a bigger, or a better deal.
“This is about being free from my abuser. I would be willing to work with Sony if they do the right thing and break all ties that bind me to my abuser. But at this point, this issue is bigger than just about me.”
Following last week's lawsuit, Dr Luke said: "Until now I haven't commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter.
"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."
"It's a shame that there's so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information. The only truly objective person who knows the facts is the judge. The judge did not rule in Kesha's favor on Friday."
