Overview

• Antonella Barba, a 2007 'American Idol' contestant, was arrested on March 30, 2025, in New Jersey for a domestic violence charge during a vehicle stop.
• Her arrest constituted a violation of her federal probation from a 2019 drug conviction for attempting to distribute fentanyl.
• Barba was released from Essex County Correctional Facility on April 1, 2025, and placed on home detention with electronic monitoring.
• As part of her house arrest conditions, she has been ordered to cease all contact with her ex-partner, K.H., and their family.
• Barba's next court hearing is scheduled for April 29, 2025, where further proceedings regarding her probation violations and charges will be addressed.