#Kesha and Dr. Luke Settle Legal Battle Ahead of Trial

Kesha Sebert and her former producer Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) have been in a contentious bicoastal legal battle for nearly a decade — but they’ve reached an agreement less than a month before it was set for trial.

Kesha posted both of their statements on her verified Instagram account. Hers reads: “Only God knows what happened that night. As I have always said, I cannot recount everything that happened. I am looking forward to closing the door on this chapter of my life and beginning a new one. I wish nothing but peace to all parties involved.”

Dr. Luke’s statement says: “While I appreciate Kesha again acknowledging that she cannot recount what happened that night in 2005, I am absolutely certain that nothing happened. I never drugged or assaulted her and would never do that to anyone. For the sake of my family, I have vigorously fought to clear my name for nearly 10 years. It is time for me to put this difficult matter behind me and move on with my life. I wish Kesha well.”

As part of their deal, the terms of which have not been made public, each of them is posting both statements. The settlement ends a legal fight that began in October 2014 with dueling lawsuits; Sebert alleged she was sexually assaulted and wanted out of her recording contract, while Gottwald sued for defamation and breach of contract.

More to come.