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Former 'American Idol' Contestant Randy Madden Charged With Six Felonies in Ventura County

He pleaded not guilty and was released on $100,000 bail under a protective order and strict limits on contact and electronic communications.

Overview

  • Court records list the counts as 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.
  • The alleged conduct is tied to at least one incident between July and September 2025, with one filing listing a violation date of July 21.
  • Madden was booked by the Ventura County Sheriff on Oct. 30, pleaded not guilty this week, posted $100,000 bail, and was released.
  • A criminal protective order for the alleged victim is in effect, and bond conditions bar contact with minors and impose restrictions on online activity, encryption software, and consent-to-search of devices and accounts.
  • His next court hearing is set for Nov. 13, with Billboard reporting a second date on Nov. 17, and the alleged victim’s exact age has not been disclosed.