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Former 'American Idol' contestant gets life sentence for wife's murder
Original: Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life without parole for wife's murder
A former 'American Idol' contestant has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of his wife, according to US news reports. The sentencing closes a case that drew attention because of the defendant's past on the popular singing competition. Details of the trial and the court's reasoning have not been widely reported.
Why now: The unusual link between a reality TV personality and a murder conviction is drawing broad news coverage.
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- Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life without parole for wife's murder · abcnews.com
- Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life without parole for wife's murder · ABC7 San Francisco
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