Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe

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• Abdul claimed Lythgoe shoved her against a wall, groped her, and forcibly kissed her during two separate incidents in the early 2000s, but didn't report it due to fear of retaliation.
• Lythgoe was also sued earlier this year by two unnamed 'AAG' contestants who accused him of making unwanted sexual advances and groping them in his home in 2003.