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Paula Abdul Settles Her Sexual-Assault Lawsuit Against Nigel Lythgoe

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Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe secretly settle sexual assault lawsuit, avoiding high-profile trial.
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  • The lawsuit, filed over a year ago, was scheduled to go to trial in August 2025 before this surprise settlement.
  • Industry insiders speculate the two stars wanted to avoid the media frenzy and potential PR disaster of airing their dirty laundry in court.
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