the judge has dismissed Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes BorlandDemands to sanction ex-wife Kale Kwong Calloway for opinions expressed in . album revieweven as interview She donated to Bandcamp Daily.
in January, The judge heard Borland’s argument Musician Callaway, who records as Queen Kwon, violated the anti-defamation clause in her divorce agreement by explaining how she used the song on her recent album. Couples limited The album refers to the grief she felt over the cat that died after Borland forced her to leave the couple’s home within three days with rescue animals. Borland, who also fronts her own band, Big Dumb Face, flood A magazine review that suggested one song, “Emdr Atm,” may have been his claim about her “gaslighting.” He claimed the statement harmed the “public image and reputation” of the “Break Stuff” and “Nookie” songwriters.
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“She used to live with him in Detroit and was just kicked out of the house they made it home with a bunch of cats they took care of,” the review said. She was given three days to leave the house and bring all the cats home and say goodbye to life and marriage and the husband she thought she knew. I was also ostracized by people in the music industry who felt it was better to be.”
“The court will not allow [Callaway] made defamatory remarks about [Borland]Judge Helal A. Farhat of the Family Division of the Third Circuit Circuit Court in Wayne County, Michigan, said in the decision: “In a Bandcamp Daily article, [Callaway] expressed her opinions, frustrations, and struggles with the divorce [Borland]Callaway didn’t specify that. [Borland] It was what caused her to become “broken and homeless.”All other statements referenced in [Borland’s] which motion [Callaway’s] A reflection of her feelings and allusions by the author.statement [sic] It just doesn’t reach the level of defamation.about flood The magazine article implied the same assessment [Callaway’s] Music and author’s conclusion based on original Bandcamp article interviews.
Borland had asked a judge to punish Callaway by fined him $5,000 and having him pay “costs and attorneys’ fees” for the allegations. Callaway said of the motion at the time, “This behavior is just a tactic to bully, intimidate and silence me.” It’s an attempt to destroy me, exhaust my physical health, and undermine my credibility.”
Callaway speaks rolling stone she wants to be able to talk about herself Couples limited The ruling sends a message to Borland and others who are filing what she calls “frivolous” allegations.
“I made a record that I’m very proud of,” she says. “It was painfully real and honest, and I think it was enough to make Wes feel uncomfortable and uncomfortable. This was an act of intimidation by the court system designed to disrupt my career and silence me. It’s a common bullying tactic used to intimidate women into silence.
“It was a tough fight mentally and financially, but I am glad I chose to fight,” she continues. “The judge made the right decision and freedom of speech and art took precedence. I hope you do.”
Borland’s lawyer never came back rolling stones Request for comments.
Years after Queen Kwon first captivated indie rock fans as the opening act for Nine Inch Nails and released their debut album, bad lieutenantIn 2017, Callaway married Borland and the couple lived in Detroit. NME In an interview, he claimed that his presence in the band was detrimental to Callaway’s career.[Being in Limp Bizkit has] It was definitely devastating to my wife’s indie band, Queen Kwon,” he said. “Having me associated with it has taken her toll.”
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