Allegations

Judge Rules Against Trump’s Lawyers in Defamation Trial Over Rape Allegations

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Des Moines, Iowa – A judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s lawyers cannot present legal arguments at a defamation trial examining damages awarded for an alleged rape incident in the mid-1990s. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ahead of the trial set for January 16, where the amount of defamation damages against Trump will be determined. Last May, a jury concluded that Trump sexually abused columnist E. Jean Carroll but found insufficient evidence to support a rape claim. As a result, Carroll was awarded $5 million in damages. … Read more

Texas Tech’s Pop Isaacs Ignites Controversy with 21-Point Performance Amidst Lawsuit Allegations in Big 12 Victory

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AUSTIN, Texas – In a Big 12-opening game on Saturday night, Texas Tech’s Pop Isaacs led the Red Raiders to a 78-67 victory over No. 20 Texas, despite facing backlash over a recent lawsuit alleging sexual assault of a minor. Isaacs scored 21 points and became the target of boos from Texas fans throughout the game. After scoring a 3-pointer, Isaacs motioned for the crowd to quiet down by putting his fingers to his lips. Isaacs, who is currently the leading scorer for the Red Raiders, found himself in the middle of controversy after being … Read more

“So You Think You Can Dance” Creator Nigel Lythgoe Leaves Show Amid Allegations of Sexual Assault by Paula Abdul

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Los Angeles, California – Nigel Lythgoe, the creator of “So You Think You Can Dance,” is leaving the show following allegations of sexual assault made against him by Paula Abdul. Lythgoe, who is also a former producer on “American Idol,” has denied the claims. In a lawsuit filed in California last December, Abdul accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her on two occasions. She alleged that he groped her breast and genitals and forcibly kissed her while they were in an elevator. Abdul also claimed that Lythgoe later forced himself on top of her on a … Read more

Prominent Reality TV Judge Resigns Amidst Sexual Assault Allegations, Including Paula Abdul’s Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, CA – Nigel Lythgoe, a prominent TV producer in both the UK and US, announced his decision to step aside as a judge on the reality TV show So You Think You Can Dance. This comes after several lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault, including one filed by star Paula Abdul. Sony Pictures Television’s 19 Entertainment, the co-producer of the show, has opened an investigation into the allegations. Lythgoe, who is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox dance competition series, stated that he made the decision voluntarily out of concern … Read more