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"American Idol" Racism Lawsuit In The Works

Description:Nine former contestants who auditioned on "American Idol" plan to sue the show, claiming they were forced off because of a racist and illegal plot to boost ratings. Corey Clark, Jaered Andrews, Donnie Williams, Akron Watson, Terrell and Derrell Brittenum, Chris Golightly and Thomas Daniels say producers asked if they had ever been arrested and were made to look like destructive stereotypes. Kristina Behr has the details. (1:00)

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