Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor who once appeared as a contestant on 'American Idol,' is on trial for the murder of his wife. He has denied killing her, telling authorities a burglar was responsible, according to NBC News.
Prosecutors allege Flynn killed his wife, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, while having an affair, according to CBS News and ABC News. Flynn is 40 years old, according to ABC News.
A recording of Flynn's police interview was played for jurors, in which he told investigators 'I didn't touch my wife,' according to the New York Post.
Testimony in the case has concluded and the trial has moved to closing arguments, according to CBS News and the New York Post.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reports identified Flynn as a former Ohio music pastor and 'American Idol' contestant on trial for his wife's killing.
- Coverage noted Flynn's claim that a burglar was responsible, not him.
- Outlets reported the alleged affair as part of the prosecution's case.
- Reports noted the trial has moved to closing arguments.
“He says a burglar did it.” — NBC News
Right
- The New York Post reported on a recorded police interview played for jurors as testimony wrapped.
- Coverage quoted Flynn telling police 'I didn't touch my wife.'
“I didn't touch my wife” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
Who is Caleb Flynn?
Caleb Flynn is a former Ohio music pastor, 40, who previously appeared as a contestant on 'American Idol' and is now on trial for the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
What is Caleb Flynn accused of?
Prosecutors allege Flynn killed his 37-year-old wife, Ashley Flynn, while he was having an affair, according to CBS News and ABC News.
What is Flynn's defense?
Flynn has denied killing his wife, telling police in a recorded interview that he 'didn't touch' her and claiming a burglar was responsible, according to NBC News and the New York Post.
What stage is the trial at now?
The trial has moved to closing arguments after testimony wrapped, according to CBS News and the New York Post.
What did different outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized Flynn's denial and the burglar claim, while a right-leaning outlet highlighted the recorded police interview played for jurors.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- ABC NewsLeft-leaningCaleb Flynn denies killing wife in interview played in court during murder trial
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningFormer "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningFormer ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife’s killing. He says a burglar did it.
- New York PostRight-leaning‘American Idol’ alum’s pleading interview with cops played for jury as testimony wraps in murder case: ‘I didn’t touch my wife’