'So You Think You Can Dance' Choreographer Accused of Child Molestation

'So You Think You Can Dance' Choreographer Accused of Child Molestation
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"The Insider" has obtained court papers stating that Melvin Shane Sparks, who's been a choreographer on the reality series "So You Think You Can Dance" and a judge on the MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew," has been charged with eight counts of child molestation.

Sparks, 40, was arrested by the LAPD on Friday. His bail was set at $590,000.

In the papers, Sparks is accused of committing the eight felony offenses against a minor between 1994 and 1997.

Published 12/18/09 by the Insider

Comments (3)

  • cheating_pi Let us see the details regarding this case before passing judgment. The charges are serious and warrant a much closer look.

    12/19/09

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  • MonikaZ3 what a stupid er

    12/19/09

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  • NeverLetGo Oh my

    12/18/09

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