Former American Idol Busted for Battery and Cocaine

Posted on April 30, 2007

Does anyone remember Jessica Sierra, a top ten American Idol finalist in 2005? The 21-year-old is in the spotlight with her recent felony battery charges. The ex-Idol was booked into the Hillsborough Jail on the charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of cocaine, and introduction of contraband into a correctional facility.

The weapon wielded in the assault was a heavy glass. The incident reportedly occurred at a local café. Sierra was released Sunday afternoon on $11,500 bail and there’s been no information released about whether the fallen hopeful starlet has acquired representation for these serious charges.