In her filing, which was obtained by E! News, Abdul, 61, details two incidents of alleged sexual assault by Lithgow, 74. The first incident allegedly occurred during a… American IdolThe initial seasons of, while Abdul and Lithgow were on their way to regional tryouts for the show. It is reported that while the two were inside the hotel elevator, the producer touched and kissed the singer without her consent.
Abdul says she tried to push him away and tell him his behavior was unacceptable and quickly ran out and told a representative about the incident but “ultimately decided not to take any action for fear that Lithgow would fire her.” American Idol“.
Abdul also alleges in her lawsuit that Lithgow sexually assaulted her again years later, while she was serving as one of his co-judges on the court. So you think you can dancea reality dance competition series he co-created.
The singer, who starred on the show in this capacity between 2015 and 2016, said in her filing that he invited her to dinner at his home “to discuss other opportunities to work together” and that she accepted the invitation. Abdul alleges that at the end of the evening, Lithgow forced himself on her while she was sitting on his couch and “tried to kiss her while declaring that the two would make an excellent 'power couple'.”
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