American Idol Castoff Sanjaya Malakar: Mom's Pot Bust?

Was the mom of Sanjaya Malakar popped for growing marijuana?  According to American weekly magazine 'The National Enquirer' they have unearthed legal records that show that Sanjaya Malakar's mom was indeed popped for pot. The magazine will report in this week's issue that Malakar's American-born mother, Jillian Blyth, was busted in Pierce County, Wash., in February 2005 after neighbors reported smelling marijuana and noticed a large vent on the garage roof, according to court records obtained exclusively by The Enquirer, this week's issue details.

American Idol Castoff Sanjaya Malakar: Mom's Pot Bust?

According to the report - cops discovered 310 marijuana plants, growing lights -- and Sanjaya's then 17-year-old sister Shyamali.  Next, the busty Shyamali told officers that her mom was at another location in nearby Federal Way, Washington, and when the cops got there, they found a second marijuana-growing operation!

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According to the report Sanjaya's mom pleaded guilty to one felony count of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance and even though she faced up to five years behind bars she was sentenced to just 30 days.

"She's very lucky," said a local law enforcement source. "The judge obviously went easy on her because of her kids and the fact that she had no prior record."

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While his mom - seen rooting for her son in the "Idol" audience in a low-cut T-shirt emblazoned "Momjaya" - was in jail, Sanjaya lived with an aunt.

"In interviews, Sanjaya has said that he went to live with his aunt because his mom moved to Federal Way and he wanted to stay near his school friends," said a source. "But that's only half the story. Sanjaya had no choice but to live with his aunt because his mom was behind bars. His mom's arrest was heartbreaking enough, but having her go to jail was devastating. Sanjaya has covered up his anguish ever since. Despite everything, he still loves his mom dearly and trusts her."