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Former 'American Idol' Contestant Randy Madden Charged With Six Felonies in Alleged Sex-With-Minor Case

He has pleaded not guilty in Ventura County, with a protective order in place for the alleged victim.

Overview

  • Prosecutors in Ventura County, California, filed six felony counts tied to alleged conduct between July and September 2025.
  • The charges include unlawful sexual intercourse, oral copulation of a person under 18, penetration by foreign object, sending harmful matter, luring, and dissuading a witness.
  • Madden pleaded not guilty on Monday, was taken into custody, then posted $100,000 bond Tuesday and was released, according to court officials.
  • A criminal protective order covers the alleged victim, whose age has not been publicly confirmed.
  • A court hearing is set for Nov. 13, and outlets report Madden and his representatives have not responded to requests for comment.