‘American Idol’ Finalist Caleb Kennedy Sentenced to 8 Years for Fatal DUI

Story by Sharon Knolle

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Ex-'American Idol' contestant Caleb Kennedy gets 8-year sentence for fatal DUI crash that killed a South Carolina man

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Kennedy, a finalist on Season 19 of 'American Idol', pleaded guilty to the 2022 felony DUI crash that claimed a life
The 8-year sentence highlights the harsh consequences for celebrities who make dangerous decisions behind the wheel, shattering the dreams of aspiring stars

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Caleb Kennedy, American Idol, Season 19 of 'American Idol'