Sabrina Carpenter obtains restraining order against alleged stalker
The individual was accused of having watched the singer's house for weeks and trying to enter by force. The incident was recorded on camera
American singer Sabrina Carpenter exercised her right in court and obtained a temporary restraining order against a man she accuses of having watched and tried to enter her home for weeks.
According to the documents presented to the authorities, the individual identified as William Applegate was involved in an alarming incident that put the safety of the “Espresso” interpreter at risk.
And on May 23, the accused managed to evade the security of the famous residence in Los Angeles and tried to enter by force; this after several weeks of surveillance in the neighborhood.
"He forced his way into my residence and went directly to the front door. Once there, Applegate grabbed the door handle and pushed it forcefully, attempting to enter my home without invitation, permission or consent," described Sabrina Carpenter in the application filed in court and cited by the Los Angeles Times.
According to TMZ reports, after the incident the man was intercepted by local security. However, he refused to retire and even claimed to know Carpenter. This triggered his arrest by elements of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), but he later regained his freedom.
The event was recorded through a surveillance camera that was presented as evidence along with the request for removal: “It is clear to me that his action was deliberate, calculated and aggressive, which is deeply alarming,” added the artist.
Following testimony from Carpenter's protection team and a police detective, coupled with the photographic evidence mentioned above, authorities granted a temporary restraining order against Applegate, 31.
With this verdict, the defendant must stay a minimum distance of 90 meters from Sabrina Carpenter, her home, her car, her workplace and the other residents of her house, including her sister Sarah, and her boyfriend, guitarist George Smith.
“It is one of the most disturbing violations of personal security and privacy I have ever experienced,” lamented the 2026 Coachella Festival headliner.
Applegate is scheduled to appear in court on June 18 charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass. This hearing will determine whether the temporary restraining order should be extended to a permanent order.