Former American Idol Contestant Benjamin Glaze Sentenced to 25 Years for Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A former American Idol contestant, Benjamin Glaze, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and has been sentenced to 25 years, with 15 years to be served in prison. Following a report by a mental health counselor, Glaze was arrested in October 2023 after an investigation by Tulsa Police revealed over 700 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his smartphone. Despite his brief moment of fame on American Idol Season 16, where he received a kiss on the cheek from Katy Perry, Glaze is now facing the serious consequences of his actions with a criminal conviction that will impact his life permanently.
If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, available 24/7 in over 170 languages. For those who have experienced sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.