Father Of 'American Idol's' David Archuleta Charged Last January In Alleged Prostitute Sting

Access Hollywood - June 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT
Story photo: Father Of 'American Idol's' David Archuleta Charged Last January In Alleged Prostitute StingDavid Archuleta and father Jeff Archuleta arrive at 'A Night of Music' celebration hosted by Target and Christina Aguilera at LA LIVE on Sunday November 23, 2008 Getty PremiumAccess Hollywood

MIDVALE, Utah -- Jeff Archuleta, the father of "American Idol" Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta, was charged with alleged patronization of a prostitute back in January, according to court papers acquired by Access Hollywood.

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Sgt. John Salazar of the Midvale, Utah, police department confirmed to Access that on January 14, 2009, Archuleta was cited for the alleged misdemeanor during a sting at the Queens of Reiki massage parlor. Police had reports of improper business conduct about the parlor, which they discovered did not have a business license.

During the raid, Salazar told Access that Jeff was found in the back room with a woman, who was also charged with prostitution.

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The "Idol" dad pled no contest on January 30 and was fined $582.

An attorney for Jeff Archuleta, Eric Bauer, told Utah station KSTU FOX 13 News that the singer's dad did not have sexual contact with the masseuse. He added that the 47-year-old was a first-timer at the massage parlor, which he went into for a back problem.

When reached by Access, a rep for David Archuleta commented that the star "is busy preparing for his upcoming tour with Demi Lovato. He thanks his fans for their continued support."

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  • OMG you are so HOT!!!!!
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 8:42 PM PDT
  • alyssa
    David should be left out of this.
    report abuseposted June 22, 2009 9:23 AM PDT
  • ElizabethS
    Don't include David of his dad doings.He is out of his life...What he do HE DOOh. Now if it is David going to the parlor and caught like that then ..that is a biggie,we have to blame dad no matter what.Am I right ..Ibelieve so.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 11:08 AM PDT
  • ElizabethS
    I am so tired of this massage parlor ,saying they can help cure your aching -any part of your body.or maybe that part part- .where are the physical therapist ,they went to school certified and all that ,this are the real masseus .The massage parlor is a place for qoute and quote prostitut ion.The people that works there are reaady to do kinky stuff for money...which I can't blame .Wow!
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 10:58 AM PDT
  • Jasmine
    HIIIIIIIIIIIIIII TOOOOOO YUOOOOOOO STACYYYYYYY I LOVEEEEE DAVIDDDD ARCHULETAAAAAA
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 9:02 AM PDT
  • Stacey
    OMG hES EffiN fiNEE!!
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 9:01 AM PDT
  • Jasmine
    HE IS SOOOO HOT STEAMING
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 9:00 AM PDT
  • Eryk
    Who cares? What a collossal waste of time and money-- time and money that could be spent on nonconsentual crimes.
    report abuseposted June 18, 2009 1:52 AM PDT
  • EmmyBear
    Mmmmhmmmm. Poor David. And ew for David's mom.
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 10:48 PM PDT
  • oo
    First timer my behind. I always knew there was something about David's dad that I didn't like... guess my hunch was right. I just hope David doesn't follow his dad's foul example. Shame on you Jeff!! I hope David is okay after all this.. I can only imagine how embarrassing this has to be for him and his entire family.
    report abuseposted June 17, 2009 9:48 PM PDT
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