Benjamin Glaze Sentenced to 25 Years on Child Porn Charges

Benjamin Glaze Sentenced to 25 Years on Child Porn Charges

Benjamin Glaze -- an "American Idol" contestant who went viral after Katy Perry kissed him during his audition -- has been sentenced following his 2024 arrest for allegedly possessing child porn.

Viral 'American Idol' Contestant Who Kissed Katy Perry In Audition Charged With Heinous Crime

Benjamin Glaze, the 26-year-old former American Idol contestant who went viral for kissing Katy Perry during his audition, will spend more than a decade behind bars for possessing child pornography. According to a release issued by the Tulsa Police Department, Glaze pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of child sexual abuse material on September 15. He was sentenced to 25 years, 15 of which will be served in prison. Glaze will then serve the …

Former American Idol Contestant Gets 25-Year Prison Sentence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/former-american-idol-contestant-gets-25-year-prison-sentence/Benjamin Glaze, the former American Idol contestant who became a viral sensation after an unexpected kiss from judge Katy Perry, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his guilty plea to child sexual abuse material charges. The Tulsa Police Department announced that Glaze pleaded…

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant Benjamin Glaze sentenced to 25 years on child porn charges - GRUNGECAKE

Facebook Benjamin Glaze, who once drew viral attention on American Idol when judge Katy Perry kissed him during his audition, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with child pornography charges. Glaze pleaded guilty on September 15, 2025, to one count of aggravated possession of child pornography. Under the terms of his sentence, he will serve fifteen years behind bars, whilst 10 years are suspended. Additionally, he is require…