It was revealed this week that ‘American Idol’ finalist Scott Savol was previously arrested for assaulting his son’s mother. However, his status on the show will not be affected by this development.
Although the show has previously dismissed contestants for prior arrests, Savol was “forthcoming to the `American Idol’ producers and the network regarding his misdemeanor” and “the situation did not warrant his disqualification,” Fox said in a statement Thursday.
Ohio police documents posted on The Smoking Gun Web site said Savol, now 28, had an argument with Michele Martin in February 2001. According to a Shaker Heights Police Department report, the couple had decided to separate, but when Savol returned to their house to pick up some belongings he called Martin “several vulgar names,” “pulled an engagement ring off her finger” and “stated he was also going to take their son.”
When Martin threatened to call police, Savol pushed her and threw a phone book at her.
Savol was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge but pleaded to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. He was fined $500, ordered to complete an anger management or domestic violence program, placed on a year’s probation and sentenced to a suspended 20-day jail term, according to the Web site.
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