Leonard Cohen Testifies Against Former Business Manager Accused of Harassment
Kelley Lynch allegedly said "[Cohen] needed to be taken down and shot."
By Carrie Battan
The Los Angeles Times reports that Leonard Cohen has testified against his former business manager for being... very creepy. Kelley Lynch, who's on trial for harassment, allegedly made disturbing phone calls to Cohen, violated restraining orders, and sent thousands of uncomfortable emails to him and his attorney.
According to the Times, the unpleasant contact allegedly began after Cohen fired Lynch in 2004, and elevated from there. (In addition to a business partnership, the two had a brief romance at one point). One voicemail went like this: "You are a sick man... You are a thief... You are a common thief." At one point, she allegedly said in a message that Cohen "needed to be taken down and shot." Voicemails went on for lengths of up to ten minutes, and some emails were upwards of 50 pages, Cohen said. Naturally, he's suffered some emotional trauma from the situation: "Every time I see a car slow down, I get worried." He also expressed concern for his family's well-being.
Lynch has pleaded not guilty. Her lawyer, Michael Kelly, said the emails were "legitimate," and accused Cohen and his lawyers of attacking her credibility.
Cohen previously sued Lynch in 2005, accusing her of stealing millions of dollars from him. Lynch was ordered to pay Cohen $9.5 million.
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