Politics7 outlets · 3 countries

Ex-mistress of former 'American Idol' contestant charged in wife's murder takes stand

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First published 8 days ago (Sep 24, 2026, 8:43 PM UTC) · latest update Sep 25, 2026, 10:14 PM UTC

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ABC News · Independent · United States
Ex-mistress gets emotional reading texts during testimony in former 'American Idol' contestant's murder trial - ABC News.
CNN · Independent · United States
Caleb Flynn’s former mistress took the stand at his murder trial. Here’s what we learned.
people.com · Independent · Global
AI-Generated Song Caleb Flynn Wrote for Mistress Played at Trial as She Hints at What the Lyrics Mean.

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ABC News

United States · Independent

Left

Ex-mistress gets emotional reading texts during testimony in former 'American Idol' contestant's murder trial - ABC News

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CNN

United States · Independent

Left

Caleb Flynn’s former mistress took the stand at his murder trial. Here’s what we learned

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The Guardian

United Kingdom · Independent

Left

Ex-American Idol contestant told lover he dreamed of killing wife, murder trial hears

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CBS News

United States · Independent

Left

Mistress testifies in trial of former "American Idol" contestant charged with his wife's murder

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ABC7 New York

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