Sabrina Carpenter Secures Restraining Order After Stalker Allegedly Attempted Home Breach
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Court Intervention in Hollywood Hills
A Los Angeles County court has granted pop star Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order following a series of escalating encounters with a man she alleges has been stalking her. The legal move comes after a reported attempt by the individual to forcibly enter Carpenter’s residence in the Hollywood Hills, signaling a dangerous shift from remote surveillance to physical confrontation.
The order specifically prohibits 31-year-old William Applegate from coming within 100 yards of Carpenter. The protection extends to her sister, Sarah Carpenter, and Sarah’s partner, both of whom reside in the home. According to the court filings, the restraining order also covers Carpenter’s workplace and her vehicle, effectively creating a safety perimeter around the artist’s professional and private life.
The Escalation of May 23
The catalyst for the legal filing was an incident on May 23, where the situation transitioned from harassment to a physical breach. According to a declaration provided by a Los Angeles police detective specializing in threat management, Applegate approached Carpenter’s front door and attempted to force his way inside. When a security guard intervened to block the entry, Applegate allegedly struck the guard.
The incident was captured via a Ring security camera, which provided critical evidence for the court. The footage depicts a man, identified as Applegate, being confronted by security personnel using a flashlight. Court documents reveal a disturbing psychological element to the encounter: Applegate reportedly refused to leave the premises, claiming he knew Carpenter and that she was expecting him—a claim the legal filings describe as “outrageous and entirely false.”
A Pattern of ‘Delusional Fixation’
While the May 23rd event was the most violent, the filings suggest a calculated pattern of behavior that began as early as April 20. Carpenter’s security team reported that Applegate had been parking in the neighborhood, gradually moving his vehicle closer to the residence over several weeks.
In her declaration to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Carpenter detailed a sophisticated level of surveillance. She noted that after his initial arrest for trespassing, Applegate returned to the neighborhood for two consecutive days. He allegedly utilized a Toyota Prius, reclining the driver’s seat to obscure his visibility from the street while conducting what Carpenter described as “deliberate surveillance.”
“His delusional insistence that he knows me and was expected by me is indicative of a dangerous, delusional, and irrational fixation on me,” Carpenter wrote in the filing, emphasizing the emotional distress and fear caused by the persistent monitoring.
Legal Proceedings and Criminal Charges
The legal battle is now moving into two parallel tracks: civil protection and criminal prosecution. While the temporary restraining order provides immediate safety, the Los Angeles Police Department has submitted the trespassing and assault allegations from the May 23 incident to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. This will determine if formal criminal charges will be filed against Applegate.
A court hearing regarding these potential charges is currently scheduled for June 18. As of this reporting, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has not responded to requests for comment, and it remains unclear if Applegate has retained private legal counsel.
