https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/ex-american-idol-contestant-charged-in-large-drug-ring

NORFOLK, Virginia — Thirty-two year old Antonella Barba, a singing contestant on "American Idol" in 2007, has been charged in connection to a large drug operation in Virginia.

Barba, who was also once a contestant on "Fear Factor", was arrested last week. She is charged federally for distribution and possession of drugs as well as one count of conspiracy.

The Virginian-Pilot reports Barba was a runner for the ring and she tried to deliver nearly 2 pounds of fentanyl in Norfolk to people who would then distribute it.

In 2018, Barba posted on social media that she was producing music for the now-disgraced singer R. Kelly, who is accused of sexual assault crimes.