TV mogul Nigel Lythgoe faces sexual assault lawsuit by Paula Abdul
Published: 31 December 2023 at 00:08
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Nigel Lythgoe, the TV mogul and former American Idol judge, has been hit with a sexual assault lawsuit by fellow judge Paula Abdul. Abdul, a Grammy award-winning singer, accuses Lythgoe of multiple assaults, including inappropriate comments, insults, and unwanted physical advances. She claims that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in a hotel lift and attempted to force himself on top of her during a meeting at his house. Lythgoe, who is worth $120 million, is said to be devastated by the allegations. Abdul is seeking damages for sexual assault, harassment, violence, and negligence.
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