A Los Angeles judge has quashed the restraining order initially granted to the former therapist of American music producer Andre Young aka Dr Dre over fears for his safety.
Therapist Dr. Sophy cited safety concerns from “menacing” text messages when she requested a permanent restraining order against Dr. Dre in court.
During his Tuesday court appearance, Sophy claimed that Dre’s texts, which contained derogatory remarks like “You’re a piece of s***,” were frightening and made him worry about his safety.
He also claimed that Dre’s resentment of him was a result of previous marriage counselling sessions he had performed for Dre and his ex-wife Nicole before their well-publicized divorce.
Dr. Sophy attended the hearing in person, while Dre participated via Zoom. He admitted to sending the messages but claimed they were just frustrated outbursts, not real threats.
In the end, the judge decided in favour of Dre, dismissing the restraining order and enabling Dre to get back in touch if he so chooses. The judge found that the texts, despite their intensity, did not qualify as threats of violence.
