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Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant’s Ex-Mistress Testifies at Murder Trial

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An ex-mistress testified at the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn, who is charged with killing his wife. While reading their text messages in court, she became emotional and said, “Wish I didn’t say this,” according to WLWT.

People.com reported that Flynn allegedly wrote in a message that he was “willing to sacrifice” his two daughters for the woman. The testimony concerned communications between Flynn and his former mistress; the charge against him remains an allegation being considered at trial.

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