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Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Chikezie Eze Arrested

When Chikezie Eze contested firmly for the American Idol at season 9, Nigerians in the west were all impressed and proud to identify with him as Nigerians. Chikezie is a young man with bright future. His parents recounted his childhood accomplishments. Today, “Chikizi” may have fallen to the dust!

The news is that the former “American Idol” contestant Chikezie Eze has been arrested, Access Hollywood has confirmed through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Web site.

<p>LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Former 'American Idol' contestant Chikezie Eze has been arrested, Access Hollywood has confirmed through the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Web site.</p> </p> 

According to TMZ, who had details of the arrest, the singer who placed tenth on the seventh season of the hit FOX reality singing competition, was arrested for felony identity theft on Thursday night in Beverly Hills.

He reportedly attempted to use “fraudulent means” for a purchase at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, law enforcement sources told the Web site.

He was reportedly detained by Neiman Marcus security at the counter while attempting to make the purchase and then arrested by the Beverly Hills police