Judge Issues Five-Year Restraining Order Against Carpenter Stalker
Judge orders five-year restraining order against man arrested for assaulting Carpenter's security guard.
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Sabrina Carpenter Stalking Case
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter obtained a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, who attempted multiple break-ins at her Los Angeles home. A court ordered him to maintain 100 yards distance and prohibited contact and firearm possession.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
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William Applegate arrested after assaulting security guard at Sabrina Carpenter's home
William Applegate, 31, assaulted a security guard and was arrested after reaching the front door of Sabrina Carpenter's Los Angeles home. Applegate had attempted to enter the property more than a dozen times, accessing the home through a neighboring property on multiple occasions before the temporary restraining order was issued on May 29.
William Applegate claims to be part of classified military program requiring contact with Sabrina Carpenter
During the court hearing, William Applegate stated that he and Sabrina Carpenter were part of a classified military program requiring them to 'be together as soon as possible' because it was essential to 'national and global security.' The judge addressed this assertion directly, stating he understood Applegate's belief but expected him to obey the restraining order regardless.
Judge orders William Applegate to stay away from Sabrina Carpenter for five years
Judge David L. Wasserman ordered William Applegate, 31, to maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from pop star Sabrina Carpenter, her sister, and her sister's partner for five years. Applegate was also prohibited from attempting to communicate with Carpenter in any way and ordered not to possess firearms.
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