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Paula Abdul Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Winston Cho
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Veteran pop star Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe, closing a dark chapter in her career.
beat sheet
- 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.
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance