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Former 'American Idol' contestant gets life for wife's murder
Original: Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life in prison 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. NBC News reported the sentencing, which closes a case that has drawn attention because of the defendant's past on the popular singing competition. Details of the trial, the victim's identity and the timeline of the crime were not included in the initial report.
Why now: The unusual contrast between the contestant's former TV fame and the severity of the crime is drawing wide attention.
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- Former 'American Idol' contestant sentenced to life in prison without parole for wife's murder · NBC News
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