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Pop star granted temporary restraining order
US singer Sabrina Carpenter has secured a court order against a man accused of repeatedly attempting to enter her Los Angeles home, citing fears for her safety. A judge approved the temporary measure on Friday, requiring the individual to maintain a 100-yard distance from Carpenter, her residence, vehicle, workplace, and two co-residents.
Alleged incidents and escalation
In court documents reviewed by CBS, Carpenter's legal team detailed a series of encounters with 27-year-old William Applegate, beginning last month. The singer described the incidents as "deeply alarming," including an episode on 23 May when Applegate allegedly trespassed onto a neighbor's property before approaching her front door, attempting to open it, and refusing to leave until police arrived.
Carpenter stated in a signed declaration that Applegate falsely claimed familiarity with her, insisting she was expecting him. She called the behavior a "complete lie" and noted he returned within 24 hours, lingering outside her home for hours before reappearing the following day, parked nearby.
Emotional and legal response
Carpenter, known for hits like Espresso and Please Please Please, wrote that the encounters left her in "significant and ongoing fear," causing "severe and ongoing emotional distress." She submitted doorbell camera footage as evidence, emphasizing the violation of her privacy and safety.
"His pattern of stalking, trespassing, and surveillance has caused me severe and ongoing emotional distress."
Sabrina Carpenter, court declaration
Police assessment and next steps
Los Angeles Police Department Detective Peter Doomanis supported Carpenter's petition, describing Applegate's behavior as a "disturbing and irrational fixation." Doomanis noted the conduct, dating back to late April 2026, aligned with "well-documented patterns of stalking behavior that pose a serious and escalating risk to victim safety."
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for 17 June, with Applegate due in criminal court the next day on charges of criminal trespassing.
