The drunk driver charged with killing "American Idol" contestant Alexis Cohen in a hit-and-run last weekend says he's prepared to defend the case in part by questioning Cohen's sobriety at the time she was struck.
David Glassman-- attorney for 24-year-old Daniel Bark -- tells TMZ, "We're going to put a blanket not guilty plea on all counts."
Bark -- who's on suicide watch in a New Jersey jail -- is charged with aggravated manslaughter and vehicular homicide... as well as eluding police and leaving the scene of a crime. Cops say Bark struck Cohen while fleeing police after hitting a parked car -- just minutes before.
But Glassman says there's a huge gap with respect to when Bark allegedly struck the victim.
Bark is alleged to have killed Cohen with his 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
An arrest has been made in the death of an "American Idol" contestant who was struck and killed by a car over the weekend.
23-year-old Daniel Bark was booked on charges of death by reckless driving as well as leaving the scene of an accident in the death of Alexis Cohen, who appeared on "Idol" in seasons 7 and 8 but failed to win a trip to Hollywood.
Cohen was struck on a road in Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Her body was found by two pedestrians ... it was found 350 yards from Cohen's parked car.
Cohen received notoriety for her post-audition rant in Season 7.
If convicted, Bark faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.
Alexis Cohen, a former "American Idol" contestant was found dead early this morning in Allentown, PA.
The 25-year-old, known as "Glitter Girl" auditioned for "Idol" in January 2008 and returned for a second time in 2009 but never received a golden ticket.
Deputy Chief Michael Mohel of the Ocean County Prosecutors Office tells TMZ Cohen's body was found in the street by two pedestrians who then contacted local police. As of now, there is no apparent cause of death. An autopsy is scheduled for this afternoon. Cohen's death was first reported by APP.com.
An arrest has been made in the death of an "American Idol" contestant who was struck and killed by a car over the weekend.
