‘Idol’ singer Sanjaya gets $411 ticket for speeding 110 mph on freeway outside of Seattle
By APThursday, March 25, 2010
‘Idol’ singer Sanjaya cited for speeding in Wash.
SEATTLE — The Washington State Patrol says former “American Idol” star Sanjaya Malakar was caught speeding 110 mph on Interstate 405 outside of Seattle at Kirkland.
He was stopped about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and given a $411 ticket.
Trooper Dan MacDonald told The Seattle Times there was no one else on the freeway at the time so Malakar does not face a reckless endangerment charge.
The 20-year-old singer from Federal Way gained fame four years ago on the “American Idol” talent show.
Information from: The Seattle Times, www.seattletimes.com
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SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says former “American Idol” star Sanjaya Malakar was caught speeding 110 mph on Interstate 405 outside of Seattle at Kirkland.
He was stopped about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and given a $411 ticket.
Trooper Dan MacDonald told The Seattle Times there was no one else on the freeway at the time so Malakar does not face a reckless endangerment charge.
The 20-year-old singer from Federal Way gained fame four years ago on the “American Idol” talent show.
Information from: The Seattle Times, www.seattletimes.com
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