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Pop icon Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe, ending a contentious legal battle.
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- After a year-long lawsuit, Abdul and Lythgoe have reached a confidential settlement, the terms of which were not disclosed.
- This marks the end of a high-profile case that shook the music and TV industries, raising questions about power dynamics and workplace misconduct.
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, American Idol