Sassy Idol Wannabe Killed in Hit-and-Run

Cohen had been at a bar, could've 'walked into the vehicle': lawyer

(NEWSER) - The 23-year-old charged in the hit-and-run death of American Idol wannabe Alexis Cohen will plead not guilty on all counts, his lawyer tells People. Daniel Bark is mounting a tough defense case, says the lawyer. “We don't have anything in regards to the mechanics of how this young woman was killed,” he says, noting that no witnesses have presented themselves. More»

Was running from previous collision when he allegedly hit Cohen

(NEWSER) - The driver suspected of killing outspoken American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen was fleeing police at the time of the hit-and-run, People reports. Authorities say Daniel J. Bark, 23, hit a parked car, refused to stop for a bicycle cop, and was pulled over minutes later—allegedly after fatally hitting Cohen. Bark, convicted of drunk driving in 2004, was charged with manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and leaving the scene of an accident. More»

(NEWSER) - A suspect has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of sassy former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen, TMZ reports. Her body was found by a New Jersey roadway over the weekend, 350 yards from her parked car. The 23-year-old driver faces charges of reckless driving causing death and leaving the scene of an accident. He could be sentenced to up to 15 years in jail if found guilty. More»

Stunned fans boo as voters chuck frontrunner

(NEWSER) - Australian American Idol hopeful Michael Johns got the heave-ho from the show last night in the biggest shocker so far this season, the Daily News reports. A surprised crowd booed the stunned singer's abrupt departure. Johns had been considered a frontrunner but the 31 million voters were clearly unimpressed by the crooner's effort at Aerosmith's "Dream On." More»