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Ex-'American Idol' Contestant Randy Madden Charged With Six Felonies in Underage Sex Case

He is free on $100,000 bail under strict conditions as the case moves to a Nov. 13 court hearing.

Overview

  • Ventura County court records list six felony counts, including unlawful sexual intercourse, oral copulation of a person under 18, and anal or genital penetration by a foreign object, plus sending harmful matter, luring, and dissuading a witness.
  • Madden pleaded not guilty after being booked by the Ventura County Sheriff on Oct. 30 and released on Nov. 4 upon posting bond.
  • Public records cite July 21 as the date of violation, with filings indicating the charges stem from at least one alleged encounter between July and September 2025.
  • A criminal protective order was filed for the alleged victim, and bond terms bar contact with the victim or any minor and require consent to searches of electronic accounts and devices.
  • Additional conditions restrict internet activity related to sexual content involving minors and prohibit the use of encryption software, with the alleged victim’s exact age not disclosed.