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Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
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scrn loglinePop icon Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe, ending a decade-long legal battle that rocked the music industry.beat sheet- The settlement amount is undisclosed, but sources claim it's a multi-million dollar payout to Abdul, who alleged Lythgoe assaulted her multiple times on the 'Idol' set in the early 2000s.
- Despite the settlement, Lythgoe maintains his innocence, calling the agreement a 'strategic business decision' to avoid a prolonged and costly trial that could further damage his reputation in Hollywood.
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Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe
Page SixStory by Associated Press
scrn logline
Pop icon Paula Abdul settles sexual assault lawsuit against 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe, ending a decade-long legal battle that rocked the music industry.
beat sheet
- The settlement amount is undisclosed, but sources claim it's a multi-million dollar payout to Abdul, who alleged Lythgoe assaulted her multiple times on the 'Idol' set in the early 2000s.
- Despite the settlement, Lythgoe maintains his innocence, calling the agreement a 'strategic business decision' to avoid a prolonged and costly trial that could further damage his reputation in Hollywood.
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, American Idol