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Cher denies 'rumor' that she orchestrated plot to kidnap son during his contentious divorce

Cher attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures opening gala at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Sept. 25, 2021, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Cher says that she did not orchestrate the alleged abduction of her son Elijah Blue Allman, in the wake of kidnapping allegations made by her estranged daughter-in-law in court documents.

"[T]hat rumor is not true," the music superstar said Wednesday. The "Believe" singer declined to comment further on the November 2022 allegations but confirmed to People that the private family matter was related to her son's addiction

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