‘American Idol’ Star Antonella Barba Arrested for Shoplifting at Target in New Jersey
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Key Points:
- Antonella Barba, former American Idol contestant, was arrested for allegedly shoplifting items worth less than $200 from a Target store in New Jersey on August 10.
- Police reported that Barba concealed stolen items in a bag while moving between a fitting room and restroom; she pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a court appearance on November 18.
- This is not Barba's first legal issue; she was previously charged with shoplifting in 2010 and has faced serious charges including drug possession and domestic violence.
- Barba served federal prison time for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and remains on supervised release with conditions such as wearing an ankle bracelet and following a curfew.
- She gained fame as a contestant on American Idol's sixth season in 2007, reaching the Top 16 before elimination.
