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Sabrina Carpenter Secures Temporary Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker
6/2/2026, 8:13:36 AM
Alleged Stalking and Attempted Break-In
Carpenter alleges that William Applegate began approaching her Hollywood Hills home in late April 2026. On May 23 he breached a security fence, reached the front door, and tried to force the lever open. A guard intervened; Applegate refused to leave, claimed he knew Carpenter, and was arrested for misdemeanor trespassing. He returned the next day and again on May 25, parking near the driveway, reclining his seat, and conducting surveillance for several hours.
Legal Response
On June 1 a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order barring Applegate from within 100 yards of Carpenter, her sister Sarah Carpenter, and Sarah’s partner George Smith, and from Carpenter’s workplace, vehicle, or any contact. A hearing on extending the order is set for June 17, and a criminal court appearance for the trespassing charge is scheduled for June 18. No criminal charges have been filed.
Official Statements
The order reflects Carpenter’s claim of severe emotional distress. LAPD Detective Peter Doomanis called Applegate’s conduct a disturbing and irrational fixation consistent with stalking. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has received the case for possible charges but has not responded; the County Public Defender’s Office declined comment. Security guards Jorge Lepe and Hasan Brown provided sworn statements confirming Applegate’s repeated presence and surveillance.
Criticism, Opposition, and Gaps
Prosecutors have not filed criminal charges and the City Attorney’s Office has not issued a public position, raising questions about legal recourse. Applegate’s attorney is unknown and he has not responded to contact attempts. The stalking timeline is described only as “around April 20,” leaving a factual gap.
Verbatim Quotes
- “His pattern of stalking, trespassing and surveillance has caused me severe and ongoing emotional distress, and I am in fear what he may do if he is not restrained by this court.” — Sabrina Carpenter, singer
- “He then fabricated the outrageous and entirely false claim that he personally knew me and that I was expecting him. This was a complete lie.” — Sabrina Carpenter, declaration
- “It is my professional opinion that [Applegate] has developed a disturbing and irrational fixation on petitioner,” — Detective Peter Doomanis, LAPD
- “ Carpenter continued, "His delusional insistence that he knows me and was expected by me is indicative of a dangerous, delusional, and irrational fixation on me.” — Sabrina Carpenter, declaration
Why It Matters
The case underscores safety concerns for public figures and the role of civil restraining orders in providing immediate protection while criminal investigations continue. It also raises questions about prosecutorial responsiveness to alleged stalking of a celebrity.
