[bombaysaffires]

I believe he has indeed behaved quite badly in the past, and that's on him to deal with.

That said, she stayed in a relationship (working) with him for DECADES after this, and perpetuated romantic images of herself with him both onstage (hugging, kissing, etc) and in publicity photos-- in band photos right up until now she holds his hand, drapes her arm around him, etc.

So why perpetuate closeness with your abuser? He wasn't forcing it. She CHOSE it because it made her money. She had options-- she had a hugely successful solo career that allowed her to never work with him again. Heck, she even sent him her demos when she got stuck and asked him to bail her out. (good example: soldier's angel)

eta: I see this as the beginning of damage control from someone's side.