Former American Idol Contestant Randy Madden Arrested on Suspicion of Sex with Minor
Randy Madden, a former contestant on American Idol, is facing six felony charges related to alleged sexual activity with a minor. The 45-year-old faces accusations of at least one sexual encounter between July and September of this year, according to records from the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura, reviewed by PEOPLE.
Details of the Charges
- Unlawful sexual intercourse
- Anal and genital penetration by a foreign object
- Oral copulation of a person under 18
- Sending harmful matter
- Luring
- Dissuading a witness from reporting a crime
A criminal protective order has been issued for the alleged victim.
Legal Proceedings
Madden appeared in court via Zoom and pleaded not guilty to all charges, according to the court records. After being booked by the Ventura County Sheriff on October 30, he posted bail set at $100,000 and was released on November 4.
His next court date is scheduled for Thursday, November 7.
TMZ was the first to report this news.
Background
Randy Madden auditioned for Season 8 of American Idol.
Summary: Former American Idol contestant Randy Madden was charged with several felonies involving alleged sexual misconduct with a minor, pleaded not guilty, and remains pending further legal proceedings.