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

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Story by Associated PressDecember 16, 2024 • 2:53 PM
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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.
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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.
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Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe, American Idol, American Idol
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