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Taylor Swift has thrown her support behind fellow singer Kesha by giving her $250,000 in financial support.
The donation comes two days after a New York judge refused to issue a court injunction to allow Kesha to record new music outside of her record label Sony Music, and without the input of producer Dr. Luke, who she claims sexually abused her.
‘In a show of support, Taylor Swift has donated $250,000 to Kesha to help with any of her financial needs during this trying time,’ a Swift’s spokesperson said in a written statement.
(Pool photo by Jefferson Siegel) - Kesha (center in white) cries as she learns she will not be released from her record label contract in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday, February 19, 2016. A judge said she would not allow Kesha to leave her record label. (Jefferson Siegel/New York Daily News)
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New York Supreme Court Justice Shirley Kornreich ruled in favour of Dr. Luke and Sony telling a sobbing Kesha and her legal team: ‘You’re asking the court to decimate a contract that was heavily negotiated and typical for the industry.’
‘There has been no showing of irreparable harm. She’s being given opportunity to record.’
Kesha has not recorded music for over three years because she didn’t want to make music with a man she claims drugged, raped and abused her over a decade ago. Dr. Luke denied all these charges.
She has backing from many in the music industry including Demi Lovato, Lily Allen and Lady Gaga with a #FreeKesha campaign launched to support her during her continuing legal battle.