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Lindsey Buckingham Attacked in Santa Monica; Suspect Identified

4/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

Lindsey Buckingham, the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, was attacked in Santa Monica on April 1 when a woman allegedly threw an unknown substance at him as he arrived for an appointment.
Law enforcement sources said Buckingham recognized the woman from previous incidents.
Police expect to arrest the suspect soon.
The event follows a 2024 restraining order Buckingham obtained against a stalker, highlighting ongoing concerns about celebrity safety in Los Angeles.

History

Historical Context

California enacted the first anti-stalking law in the U.S. in 1990, initiated by Judge John Watson and U.S. Representative Ed Royce, amid rising concerns for celebrity safety. This law allowed victims to obtain restraining orders, with over 1,000 issued annually. The persistent threat to celebrities, highlighted by Lindsey Buckingham's recent attack, underscores the ongoing need for legal protections against stalking behaviors.

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Story summary

Lindsey Buckingham, the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, was attacked in Santa Monica on April 1 when a woman allegedly threw an unknown substance at him as he arrived for an appointment.
Law enforcement sources said Buckingham recognized the woman from previous incidents.
Police expect to arrest the suspect soon.
The event follows a 2024 restraining order Buckingham obtained against a stalker, highlighting ongoing concerns about celebrity safety in Los Angeles.

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