Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man allegedly conducting ‘deliberate surveillance’

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3 Jun 2026 • 12:42 AM MYT
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Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man allegedly conducting ‘deliberate surveillance’

  • Singer Sabrina Carpenter was granted a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles against William Applegate, 31, whom she alleges has been stalking her.
  • Carpenter's filing details multiple incidents, including Applegate attempting to force open her front door on May 23, which was captured by her home security camera.
  • Applegate allegedly struck a security guard who confronted him and was later arrested for trespassing after falsely claiming Carpenter expected him.
  • Carpenter further alleges Applegate returned to her neighborhood multiple times, parking outside her home for what she described as "deliberate surveillance."
  • The restraining order prohibits Applegate from being within 100 yards of Carpenter, her sister, her home, car, or workplace, with a court hearing scheduled for June 18.

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