‘American Idol’ Contestant
Benjamin Glaze Sentenced to 25 Years on Baby Porn Costs
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Benjamin Glaze — an “American Idol” contestant who went viral after Katy Perry kissed him throughout his audition — has been sentenced following his 2024 arrest for allegedly possessing youngster porn.
Based on a Tulsa PD Fb submit, Glaze pleaded responsible on September 15 and was sentenced to 25 years — with 15 years served in custody, and 10 years suspended. He should additionally register as a intercourse offender.
We informed you all about it — Glaze was arrested in 2024 after Tulsa’s Sexual Predator/Digital Proof Restoration Unit was tipped that he was in possession of kid sexual abuse materials.
Cops executed a warrant and declare they discovered greater than 700 photos and movies of sexual abuse materials involving minors on his smartphone.
He was subsequently booked into the Tulsa County Jail and charged with one rely of aggravated possession of kid pornography. He was swiftly launched on a $50K bond.
As we famous … Benjamin went viral throughout season 16 of ‘Idol’ when he informed judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie he’d by no means kissed a woman — he was 19 on the time.
All three judges voted to not ship him to Hollywood, however Perry kissed the singer — a controversial transfer that bought Katy loads of hate.
Glaze then claimed the interplay made him uncomfortable … however later reversed his tune and stated he did not really feel KP sexually assaulted him.
