A former music pastor in Ohio who appeared briefly on American Idol has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury convicted him.
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Former American Idol contestant and pastor sentenced to life without parole for killing wife
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- 7NEWS Former American Idol contestant and pastor sentenced to life without parole for killing wife
- The West Australian Former American Idol contestant jailed for killing wife
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| Outlet | Niral Score |
|---|---|
| 7NEWSas they published this story | 91.8 |
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