Paula Abdul settles bombshell sexual assault lawsuit against former 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe, closing the book on this industry scandal.
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Abdul alleged Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on 'American Idol' - details of the settlement remain confidential
This high-profile case shines a light on the ongoing issue of misconduct in the entertainment industry, as Hollywood continues to grapple with its demons
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, American Idol