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Dr. Luke Isn't 'Public Figure' In Defamation Case Against Kesha

In a split decision that closely examined what constitutes a person being considered a limited public figure for the purposes of defamation standards, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, ruled that acclaimed music producer Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald is neither a general nor a limited public figure for the purposes of his defamation suit against famed singer Kesha, who has claimed Gottwald drugged and sexually assaulted her.

7 minute read June 01, 2021 at 12:11 AM
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Jason Grant
Dr. Luke Isn't 'Public Figure' In Defamation Case Against Kesha

In a split decision that closely examined what constitutes a person being considered a limited public figure for the purposes of defamation standards, the New York Appellate Division, First Department, ruled that acclaimed music producer Lukasz "Dr.

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