Soccer Mom: Unplugged

Jan Chagnon, mother and victim of the American Idol attacker, went on record today to clear up the misunderstanding about the events of her 'assault' and the character of her little boy.

The story ran through the media like a blaze out of control last Thursday when reports came out that 24 year old Cory hit his mother on the head during an argument about the highly rated Fox show "American Idol".

Jan insists the coverage was blown out of proportion because of the Idol connection and that what occurred was really little more than an accident.  “I think (the story’s notoriety) is because it has to do with ‘American Idol,’” she told the Press-Republican last Thursday. “It’s not like he repeatedly hit me over the head. (The media) make it out like he stood there and beat me with a chain with a hook on it. ... I had to get only one stitch.”

Just a little accident except he was drunk and under the influence of drugs because “He was having a relapse from his drug addiction,”.  In the past, Cory has been treated for drug abuse.  Chagnon said Favreau had taken “a bunch of hydrocodones throughout the day” and one pill of Klonopin, a medication used to treat panic disorders. She said he was also drinking 160-proof vodka while they watched the “American Idol” finale.

What seems to be worrying Cory's defense attorney is the fact that Cory may lose his job at a local restaurant which is apparently, "hanging by a thread". 

Favreau was not eligible for a pre-trial release because of a previous violent felony conviction. He was convicted Oct. 28, 2003, in Clinton County Court of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon for having a knife in July 2003.

Jan's point in speaking out?  “... I don’t want him to be made out a monster.” 

ROTFLMBO - I don't want to be mean here, but Jan, Shut up!  You're not helping, hon!