http://www.tmz.com/2013/07/24/american-idol-9-black-contestants-lawsuit-25-million-racism/

The contestants include Corey Clark from Season 2 and Chris Golightly from Season 9. Their lawyer is seeking at least $25 million for each of his clients, alleging that producers were part of a "cruel and inhumane" scheme to dig up their arrest records and embarrass them on national TV.
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