Police and others improperly checked Bowersox’s background

By RANDY LUDLOW COLUMBUS DISPATCH COLUMBUS — American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox gained national acclaim belting out her style of folksy blues on the popular TV show. But some of the attention the Toledo-area singer received was unflattering, as police and others improperly checked to see if she had a criminal record or blemishes on her driving record. From computers with access to personal ...