American Idol Reject-School Volunteer Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges

2008_05_colinleahy.jpgColin Leahy, who never made it past the audition round during the third season of American Idol, is accused of having "inappropriate interaction with students" at P.S. 236 in Brooklyn. Leahy, a 23-year-old school volunteer, was charged with two counts of child endangerment.

According to school investigators, Leahy sent text messages with sexual references to a 12-year-old male student, some inquiring whether the child was gay--the Daily News reports,"Leahy allegedly told investigators he was 'just curious'" about the boy's sexuality.Leahy also allegedly took two 10-year-old students to the movies and made references to oral sex (he reportedly said he was "joking".)

During his audition on American Idol, Leahy said he was lot like Clay Aiken, because he too likes to work with kids (video below):

The News adds that while the students say Leahy didn't molest them, "one said Leahy had accidentally punched him between the legs when they went to see a movie together." The Department of Education has placed Leahy on its list of ineligible volunteers.

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"During his audition on American Idol, Leahy said he was lot like Clay Aiken, because he too like to work with kids"

Is that a retarded bastard child of Steve-O?

How do you accidentally punch someone in the crotch while watching a movie??? Really...

On behalf of gay men in their 20s everywhere, I thank you.

Dumbass.

What did this retard looking jerk play on American Idol, a skin flute?

in his defense he looks like he's 12 himself. but 23 year old pedobears should be shot.

I guess this homosexual got rejected for the priesthood.

He never went far enough up the food chain to attract the attention of Simon Cowell. For that, you have to be an incredibly gifted and talented 12 year old boy.

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