Paula Abdul says her sexual assault case in opposition to Nigel Lythgoe has ended, and “successfully” so — the two former “American Idol” coworkers have reached a settlement.
In line with courtroom docs, they settled the case earlier this week and filed discover with L.A. County Superior Courtroom. Their subsequent step can be submitting to dismiss the matter … which had been scheduled to go to trial subsequent yr.
TMZ broke the story … Paula sued Nigel final December, claiming he had sexually assaulted her twice — as soon as throughout their tenure at ‘Idol,’ when she alleged he had forcibly kissed and grabbed her genitals. She claimed the 2nd incident occurred after they had been doing “So You Think You Can Dance” collectively.
Nigel had denied all of the allegations, and produced textual content messages and emails between the 2 — which he stated confirmed they’d a really pleasant and loving relationship for years … even after the alleged incidents.
It is unclear if cash exchanged palms as a part of the settlement, however Paula’s assertion signifies she’s glad with the phrases. She instructed Individuals …”I am grateful this chapter has successfully come to a close and is now something I can now put behind me. This has been a long and hard-fought personal battle. I hope my experience can serve to inspire other women, facing similar struggles, to overcome their own challenges with dignity and respect, so that they too can turn the page and begin a new chapter of their lives.”
We have reached out to Nigel’s camp … no phrase again but.
