artist Paula Abdul, a winner Grammy award and star american television, accused sexual assault to a contest producer ‘American Idol’, according to a lawsuit filed California.
Paula Abdul’s album ‘Your girl forever’, from 1988 it was the most successful debut in history at the time, it was accused Nigel Lythgoe, If there is an “American Idol” producer She was sexually assaulted twice. British producer, also a judge on televised dance competitions ‘So you think you can dance’, He denied the accusations, according to media reports.
victim of discrimination
The 61-year-old singer stated in her complaint that she was harassed by Lythgoe and other directors of ‘American Idol’, of which she was also a judge. From 2002 to 2009. According to the lawsuit, the star would be: exposed to discrimination in terms of salary, He adds that the publication was “subject to constant ridicule, intimidation, humiliation and harassment from key executives, agents and employees.”
But the most serious charges are against Nigel Lythgoe, now 74. “For years Abdul remained silent Lythgoe’s sexual assault and harassment for fear of speaking out against one of TV’s best-known game show producers “It could harm your career.” the lawsuit says. Lythgoe told NPR he was “shocked and saddened” by the allegations.