December 14, 2024
Within the swimsuit, Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her a number of instances in the course of the early 2000s.
“Opposites Entice” singer Paula Abdul has agreed to settle her lawsuit towards former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe. Within the swimsuit, she alleged that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her when she was a choose on the present within the early 2000s.
As reported by NPR, Abdul filed a discover of settlement for the preliminary case in Los Angeles Superior Courtroom on Dec. 12 and is ready for approval from a choose to make it official.
Abdul defined her purpose for settling with Lythgoe in a press release on Dec. 13. She stated of the lawsuit, “I’m grateful that this chapter has efficiently come to an in depth and is now one thing I can now put behind me. This has been a protracted and hard-fought private battle. I hope my expertise can serve to encourage different ladies going through comparable struggles to beat their challenges with dignity and respect in order that they can also flip the web page and start a brand new chapter of their lives.”
The phrases of the settlement between Lythgoe and Abdul haven’t but been revealed, however Abdul’s legal professional, Melissa Eubanks, confirmed that the courtroom submitting was unconditional.
The unique lawsuit towards 75-year-old Lythgoe was filed nearly a 12 months in the past, and the 62-year-old singer accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her after she left “American Idol” to develop into a choose on Lythgoe’s different widespread competitors present, “So You Assume You Can Dance.”
She recounted a number of cases of sexual assault, a few of which included Lythgoe allegedly forcing himself on her in an elevator and even at a dinner at his residence. She disclosed each assaults to a 3rd get together on the time.
When the lawsuit was initially filed, Lythgoe said that the accusations had been “an appalling smear” that left him feeling “shocked and saddened.” He claimed on the time, “Whereas Paula’s historical past of erratic habits is well-known, I can’t fake to grasp precisely why she would file a lawsuit that she should know is unfaithful.”
Lythgoe ultimately stepped down originally of this 12 months from his place as a choose on “So You Assume You Can Dance” because of the allegations.
The English-born producer has been concerned within the tv manufacturing business each right here and abroad for many years, notably engaged on actuality tv and competitors reveals.
Grammy and Emmy-winning singer and dancer Abdul defined that she initially didn’t go public with the cases of the alleged sexual assault as a result of she was afraid of Lythgoe’s attain. She stated she feared retaliation from “one of the vital well-known producers of tv competitors reveals.”
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