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Former 'American Idol' Contestant Randy Madden Charged With Six Felonies Alleging Sex With Minor

Court records show a not-guilty plea ahead of a Nov. 13 hearing.

Overview

  • Ventura County prosecutors filed six felony counts, including unlawful sexual intercourse, oral copulation of a person under 18, anal and genital penetration by a foreign object, sending harmful matter, luring, and dissuading a witness from reporting a crime.
  • Online records show Madden was booked on Oct. 30, pleaded not guilty, posted $100,000 bail, and was released on Nov. 4.
  • A criminal protective order for the alleged victim has been filed, according to Superior Court records.
  • Court documents indicate the alleged conduct occurred between July and September 2025.
  • The next court date is set for Nov. 13 in Ventura County, and the alleged victim's age has not been disclosed in filings reviewed by media.