Former 'American Idol' Contestant Convicted of Wife's Murder; Cornell Rape Case Draws Celebrity Condemnation

Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on "American Idol," has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in their Ohio home. A jury convicted Flynn on nine counts, including aggravated murder and murder, after deliberating for approximately two hours. The prosecution argued that Flynn killed his wife while having an affair, and he faces a potential life sentence.

In a separate development, actress Mariska Hargitay and other celebrities have spoken out against the alleged drugging and rape of a student at Cornell University by seven fraternity members. Hargitay, along with actors Josh Gad and Hudson Williams, have condemned the university's handling of the situation, with some calling for the students' arrest and criticizing Cornell for allegedly failing to protect its students. The allegations have sparked national outrage and calls for accountability.