By now, most people know about Taylor Swift’s ongoing legal battle. If not, I’ll briefly sum it for you: in 2013, radio DJ David Mueller met Swift backstage at one of her concerts. When getting their picture taken, Mueller reached under Swift’s dress and allegedly grabbed her butt. He was fired for it, and, two years later, filed a $3 million lawsuit against Swift (which was dismissed as of Friday evening), blaming her for his loss of a job. Swift counter-sued soon after for sexual assault for $1… because it’s about justice, not the money. The trials have been held all throughout this week, with Swift fans and non-fans alike gathering to support her. Numerous people, including Swift’s mother and former bodyguard, have backed her claims, testifying as witnesses.
Haskell said the radio station wasn't pressured to fire Mueller by Taylor's team. That they merely said here are the facts you make the dec pic.twitter.com/6yHFb3AURD
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
Mueller's atty said you could have taken a break and Taylor Swift responded "and your client could have taken a normal photo with me." https://t.co/81GpfQhJaT
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
Swift said she is not critical of her bodyguard “I’m critical of your client sticking his hand under my skirt and grabbing my ass. " https://t.co/RcgUKpLVFu
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
—Swift
When Kesha’s trial against Dr. Luke went to court last year, everyone was more than happy to support and stand by her through it all. #FreeKesha trended everywhere on Twitter, and fans gathered by the courthouse to stick by her even after it was dismissed. Now, Taylor needs our support and love, and suddenly, many of those same people have stayed quiet on the situation. If we could protect and rally behind Kesha, how come we can’t do the same for Taylor?
Thankfully, there are some loyal fans showing their support in a unique way with Post-It notes.
While Swift’s lawyer has requested the cases against all parties be dropped, there is still her lawsuit against Mueller to deal with. Until a verdict is reached, we must continue rallying around her and giving her the support she needs, whether we’re fans or not. She has evidence and testimonies, and I have hope Swift will win the case, gaining the justice she deserves.
Stay strong, Taylor. We are all here for you.