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Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Former ‘American Idol’ Producer
Rolling StoneStory by Ethan Millman
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Former 'American Idol' judge Paula Abdul hashes out a private settlement with producer Nigel Lythgoe over sexual assault allegations.
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- The settlement comes a year after Abdul first sued Lythgoe, signaling a potential end to the high-profile case.
- With the details kept under wraps, the resolution could save both parties from a messy public trial and further scrutiny in the entertainment industry.
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol