Former Season 7 American Idol contestant Arrested For Battery

[Brian Damage]

Former American Idol contestant Asia'h Epperson and a friend have been arrested for allegedly beating up a girl at a Hollywood nightclub, RadarOnline.com has exclusive new details.

Right now, police are questioning Epperson and the other suspect, Erin Falkner, at the LAPD's Hollywood Division.

Police tell RadarOnline.com that Epperson and Falkner will receive a citation and will be released from custody. They've both been ordered to appear in court. The victim says she will press for charges, but it will be ultimately up to the District Attorney's office to decide what, if any charges will be filed.

Authorities tell us the incident happened Wednesday night at the Colony Club on North Cahuenga Blvd. At this time, there's no word on what sparked the fight.

Paramedics were called to the club and treated the victim at the scene. She suffered minor injuries, and did not have to be hospitalized.

Charges are pending at this time.

Epperson, 21, made a name for herself on the seventh season of American Idol, which eventually saw David Cook edge out David Archuleta in dramatic fashion.

The Joplin, Missouri native was memorable not only for her talent, but her backstory as well, as her father died in a car accident just two days before she nailed her audition in Atlanta, Georgia with an emotionally-fueled rendition of the LeAnn Rimes ballad, How Do I Live.

She made a stellar run on the Fox hit, reaching the show's top 24 before her March 6, 2008 elimination after performing Whitney Houston's I Wanna Dance With Somebody.


In an interview with Missouri radio station Kissin 92.5 Monday, Epperson said she was recently signed to the high-profile Def Jam label, and is working on an album.

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[catlover79]

Boy, this sure hasn't been a good week for AI!