Music producer Dr. Luke has responded to allegations that he sexually assaulted pop singer Kesha.
Luke, whose real name is Lukasz Gottwald, is in an on-going legal battle with the singer.
The suit, filed in October 2014, claimed Luke forced the singer to take illegal drugs and sexually assaulted her.
Luke has responded to allegations on in a series of tweets.
Until now I haven’t commented on the lawsuits, which should be resolved in court not here on Twitter.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s a shame that there’s so much speculation out there basing itself on so little information.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
The allegations echo the tone in a since-dismissed lawsuit Luke filed against Kesha's lawyer, Mark Geragos, and Kesha's mother, Pebe Sebert that alleged extortion.
The only truly objective person who knows the facts is the judge. The judge did not rule in Kesha's favor on Friday
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
They are getting behind an allegation only - motivated by money.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
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.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Gottwald included screenshots of TMZ and New York Daily News reports of testimonies from Kesha.
Related: Why are celebrities tweeting #FreeKesha?
According to the producer, Kesha testified that she was never drugged by him and did not have an intimate relationship with him.
Kesha has denied under oath the horrible allegations now being made against me. Here is the testimony.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
"Kesha's lawyer Mark Geragos made another false rape claim against me that was denied by publicly Lady Gaga," Luke tweeted, followed by another screenshot of a TMZ story.
Mark Geragos (kesha's attorney) represented Scott Peterson and Chris Brown. How can he pretend he cares about women's rights?
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
I have 3 sisters, a daughter, and a son with my girlfriend, and a feminist mom who raised me right.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Kesha and I made a lot of songs together and it was often good but there were creative differences at times.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
It’s sad that she would turn a contract negotiation into something so horrendous and untrue.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
Luke ended his series of tweets by thanking his supporters.
This is an ongoing legal case so I won't be responding / talking much about this. This should be tried in a court of law.
— Dr. Luke Doctor Luke (@TheDoctorLuke) February 22, 2016
This is the first time the producer has directly commented on the allegations since they emerged publicly two years ago.
The lawsuit has drawn many celebrities to support Kesha with #FreeKesha across Twitter.
Taylor Swift donated $250,000 to help with Kesha's legal fees.
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