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Celebrity Justice9/10/2009 9:32 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF
'Talent' Finalist Under Criminal Investigation

He's stealing the spotlight on "America's Got Talent," but one of the drummers in the band Recycled Percussion -- who made it to the "AGT" final 10 last night -- is also accused of stealing a ton of cash from a person who helped get his career off the ground.

'Talent' Finalist Under Criminal Investigation

The guy with the bad highlights is Justin Spencer -- and he used to be the treasurer for the company that managed Recycled Percussion ... until his business partner told New Hampshire police that Spencer embezzled nearly $200,000 from the company account.

Cops opened an investigation into Spencer's activities -- and we're told they have built a serious case against the guy. In fact, detectives have just handed the case over to the Hillsborough County Attorney who will decide whether or not to press charges.

We're told the C.A. could have an indictment ready in as few as three weeks -- two weeks after the show's winner is to be announced.

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Dirtbag:  886 days ago

ops

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janicebyrne01:  886 days ago

What a charming young gent......NOT!!!

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dustymomo:  886 days ago

Wow, that is pretty scary dude. Go figure! I really thing they stand a good chance to win.

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happygirl:  886 days ago

People who have followed RP for years know the troubles Justin has had in the past. Fame does crazy things to a person (and RP has had their share of fame and followers). Justin has apparently cleaned up his act and is trying to make things work. No excuses if he did what he is being accused of, but I gotta hand it to the guy for trying to turn things around. some people would run and hide behind their agents and lawyers.

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janicebyrne01:  886 days ago

Nice hairstyle though...... or is it a hat? a raccoon? Doing it for a dare?

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Linda Mott:  886 days ago

Don't these shows have someone to check out the contestants? I realize that there may be one or two that slip through by changing their name or commit a crime as a juvenile, but this is happening much too often.

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bitzod:  886 days ago

By canada`s welfare jewish talents.Since when did hiring non america talent save the jewish nation?.hiring the best talent pays hollywood MORE money rabby thus save jews.Hiring outside smitty actors cost americans the markets and runs off international markets.Yes most jews know money but the rabbi talking trash about american`s cost all of us money.

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streetdude:  886 days ago

Get a new drummer quick,and kick Justin Spencer to the curb

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mrez golucky:  886 days ago

Yikes!

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Kilmerfan:  886 days ago

The Government wanks smell money.

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the a-hole:  885 days ago

He was caught selling powdered-gay.

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haskel420:  885 days ago

I WANNA SHAVE THAT D~BAGS HEAD..!!

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Tyler Beckett:  885 days ago

I hear the idiot admitted to stealing an identity in court... and his lawyer didn't stop him. That kids and that band smoke more weed than the country of Jamaica... glad their charade is over.

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Black Power:  885 days ago

These shows take these people off the street and try to make them a star. Background checks take too long to do everybody, so they mostly wait until they are a sure thing before taking action. There are a lot of people out there who do criminal and stupid things. The shows don't care. Until it is too late.

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RP amiga:  885 days ago

I think it's pretty funny that everyone seems to BELIEVE tmz's report. Make sure your facts are accurate and then post a comment.

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