In a shocking turn of events, American pop icon Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against British television heavyweight Nigel Lythgoe, accusing him of multiple instances of sexual assault during their collaboration on hit shows American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
Paula Abdul Sues Nigel Lythgoe : Allegations Spanning Two Decades
The lawsuit, recently filed under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, delves into disturbing incidents allegedly spanning two decades. Ms. Abdul claims the first assault occurred during the early 2000s, one of the initial seasons of American Idol. The lawsuit vividly describes an incident in an elevator during regional auditions, where Lythgoe reportedly assaulted her.
Escaping Assault and Seeking Justice
Fortunately, Abdul managed to escape the assault when the elevator doors opened, promptly notifying her representatives from her hotel room. The lawsuit portrays a harrowing narrative of the artist’s struggle to speak out against a powerful figure in the entertainment industry.
