This has been a long and hard-fought personal battle.
Representatives for Lythgoe did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.
She also alleged that Lythgoe assaulted her assistant in 2015.
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But I can promise that I will fight this appalling smear with everything I have.
Mr. Lythgoe fails to appreciate that he held a position of power over Ms. Abdul.
He was a producer onAmerican IdolandSYTYCDand she was the talent, Abduls lawyers continued.
He held the cards to her career in his hand and he knew it.
It thus is no surprise that Ms. Abdul placated to his ego with positive messaging and seeming adoration.
