David Archuleta's dad busted for hiring a hooker

**mrs.v** · June 18th, 2009, 07:06 AM

David Archuleta and father Jeff Archuleta arrive at 'A Night of Music' celebration hosted by Target and Christina Aguilera during the Grand Opening of the Target Terrace at LA LIVE on Sunday November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California
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The father of "American Idol" runner-up David Archuleta was charged with soliciting a massage parlor prostitute, stemming from a raid in January.
David Archuleta, a seventh season fan favorite, lost to David Cook. He released his first album in late 2008.

Jeff Archuleta pleaded no contest and paid a $582 fine after being busted at the Queens of Reiki on Jan. 14 in Midvale, Utah.
During the raid, Midvale officers found one client receiving services, according to news reports.
"Two of our detectives went back to that room to stop the activity," Midvale Police Sgt. John Salazar told news outlets. "Inside they found a female masseuse and male client. At that time an interview ensued and the male client admitted to receiving sexual gratification from the masseuse."
Jeff Archuleta, 41, was that male client, according to court documents.
But his lawyer Eric Bauer told NBC4 in Midvale that he was there getting legitimate massage therapy for his back.

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Poor Archie,his dad has always been an asshole.

**Trixie** · June 18th, 2009, 07:43 AM

So much for Mormon family values.

**MoodyJenny86** · June 18th, 2009, 07:44 AM

Always knew his dad was a creep.

There were insiders saying that he put so much pressure on poor Archie that it would bring him to tears.

Stupid show parents.

**nancydrew** · June 18th, 2009, 07:58 AM

He looks like a creepy pervo type.

**JadeStar70** · June 18th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Nice. Such an example. I feel bad for David.

**McJag** · June 18th, 2009, 08:19 AM

I know! Poor David.And then again,maybe this will make his Dad back out of his business.

**crumpet** · June 18th, 2009, 08:27 AM

It's stupid that people get arrested for this assuming all things are consensual ( I have serious issues with the female slave trade victims that often end up as prostitutes,too). But I feel so sorry for that kid.

**Quazar** · June 18th, 2009, 11:58 AM

Embarassing for the kid.

**msdeb** · June 18th, 2009, 12:18 PM

his dad was an epic asshole on AI when David was there. poor David that he has to endure this. but i'm laughing at his buffoon dad.

**sluce** · June 18th, 2009, 12:21 PM

So his son did not get a happy ending on AI but Daddy made sure he got a happy ending?

**Elisa** · June 18th, 2009, 03:06 PM

I feel so badly for David. This has got to be devastating for him, his Mom and his siblings. I hope Lupe finally leaves him this time. He heads out on tour this weekend....and instead of the tour, the press will be focusing on this.

I think what disturbs me the most is that I never thought I'd see the name Archuleta associated with prostitution!

**AliceInWonderland** · June 18th, 2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Quazar

Embarassing for the kid.

yeah pretty sick

poor david, he's so cute!

**Queen Mab** · June 18th, 2009, 04:36 PM

Are you sure it wasn't for David? He looks like the type of kid that needs to get laid.

**twitchy2.0** · June 18th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by mrs.v

he was there getting legitimate massage therapy for his back.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVTN5o9Kgu8[/youtube]

DitaPage* · June 18th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by msdeb

his dad was an epic asshole on AI when David was there. poor David that he has to endure this. but i'm laughing at his buffoon dad.

Yup, yup and yup.

I love David but I still think there's something quite awkward about him, and it's probably got to do with his asshole dad. I know I felt strangely protective of him, so something ain't right. But he'll be fine, he's got a good little career going.

Wish there was a mugshot!

Are you allowed to wear hats? haha.