Sexual Assault Allegations Against Nigel Lythgoe
Director and former American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe is facing a fourth sexual assault lawsuit, with allegations from multiple women spanning over a decade. The most recent complaint involves an incident in 2018, adding to previous allegations from singer Paula Abdul and two other women. Lythgoe is accused of sexual assault and battery, leading to trauma for the victims.
Key Points
- Multiple women have accused Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault spanning over a decade
- Allegations include incidents during filming of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance
- Victims describe traumatic experiences and unwanted advances