Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

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• 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.