David Archuleta's Dad Busted for Hiring a Hooker

Us Magazine - June 18, 2009 1:16 PM PDT
Story photo: David Archuleta's Dad Busted for Hiring a HookerDavid Archuleta and father Jeff Archuleta arrive at 'A Night of Music' celebration hosted by Target and Christina Aguilera during the Grand Opening of the Target Terrace at LA LIVE on Sunday November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California Jeff Vespa/WireImage.comUs Magazine
The father of American Idol runner-up David Archuleta was charged with soliciting a massage parlor prostitute, stemming from a raid in January.

David Archuleta, a seventh season fan favorite, lost to David Cook. He released his first album in late 2008.

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Jeff Archuleta pleaded no contest and paid a $582 fine after being busted at the Queens of Reiki on Jan. 14 in Midvale, Utah.

During the raid, Midvale officers found one client receiving services, according to news reports.

"Two of our detectives went back to that room to stop the activity," Midvale Police Sgt. John Salazar told news outlets. "Inside they found a female masseuse and male client. At that time an interview ensued and the male client admitted to receiving sexual gratification from the masseuse."

Jeff Archuleta, 41, was that male client, according to court documents.

But his lawyer Eric Bauer told NBC4 in Midvale that he was there getting legitimate massage therapy for his back.

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  • Elsi
    omg HE IS SO %@!*#ING AN UGLY ASS HOLE
    report abuseposted October 12, 2009 10:24 PM PDT
  • Christine
    I agree with Pari-Nicole - well said!
    report abuseposted August 19, 2009 12:56 AM PDT
  • Pari_Nicole
    So what, if the man wants to 'pay' for sex and the woman's willing, and they're of legal age....who gives a %@!*#? Seriously if the government would just go ahead and legalize prostitution and drugs and put a big fat tax on it, not only would the economy be back on track, ppl would stop doing drug and selling their ass.
    report abuseposted August 18, 2009 10:17 PM PDT
  • Sammy
    wow i feel sad for david that he has to go through this of course when jeff's son gets in fame his dad does something to get attention wow srry david:(
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 5:24 PM PDT
  • alyssa
    Poor David :(
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 5:26 PM PDT
  • MindfreakAceGirl
    Poor David! I hope that he can work it out with his dad. :/
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 7:36 PM PDT
  • JosephG
    WAS THE POOR GUY ABLE TO FINISH?? HOW RUDE....
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 5:08 PM PDT
  • Sammy L
    Funny how a massage on his back turned into something sexual
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 5:06 PM PDT
  • jazzy g
    David....please donot get you father anything for Fatther's Day! some role model...
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 4:20 PM PDT
  • tasha-ky
    in that pic david looks like the perv
    report abuseposted June 19, 2009 4:17 PM PDT
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