Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a restraining order against an alleged stalker who supposedly watched her Los Angeles home for a month before attempting to break in.
A judge signed off on the temporary order requiring 31-year-old William Applegate to stay at least 100 yards away from Carpenter and her home until 17 June, when a full hearing will be held to determine whether the injunction should be made permanent.
Carpenter had filed a petition claiming that Applegate, “a complete stranger”, began casing her home in April. The conduct allegedly escalated over time, with Applegate moving closer to the pop star’s house, culminating in a “violent and aggressive trespass” on 23 May.
On that day, Applegate allegedly circumvented security fencing and tried to push his way into Carpenter’s home. During the incident, which was captured on doorbell camera footage, Applegate allegedly claimed to know Carpenter and refused her security guards’ demands to leave. He was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
Applegate was booked on suspicion of a misdemeanour and released. He showed up at Carpenter’s home twice more in the next two days, at one point watching the property from his car for at least two hours.
“The totality of Applegate’s conduct has caused me significant and ongoing fear for my personal safety and the safety of all individuals residing in my home,” wrote the Espresso singer in a declaration.
“Applegate has repeatedly and willfully violated the sanctity and security of my private residence. His act of physically attempting to open and enter my front door, without invitation, consent or any lawful basis is among the most disturbing violations of personal safety and privacy I have ever experienced.”
