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FORMER AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST CHARGED WITH BATTERY

April 30 2007, Published 6:00 a.m. ET

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, who sang her way into the top 10 on American Idol in 2005, was arrested in Tampa, FL, the early hours of April 29 on felony battery charges after allegedly hitting a man on the head with a heavy glass at a cafe.The 21-year-old was booked in the Hillsborough County Jail on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. She was also charged with possession of cocaine and introduction of contraband into a correctional facility after officers found a small amount of the drug while searching her, police spokeswoman Andrea Davis said. Sierra, whose aunt, Pam Iorio, is the current mayor of Tampa, was released several hours later on $11,500 bail.In 2006, Jessica was on the opposite side of a legal matter, when an over-eager fan was arrested for leaving over 40 voicemails on her phone, describing his affection for the singer.Photo: WireImage

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