Los Angeles Court Issues Restraining Order Against Man Stalking Sabrina Carpenter
A Los Angeles County court granted pop star Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order on Monday, addressing allegations against a man who she claims has stalked her and attempted to gain access to her home.
As per the court’s order, William Applegate, 31, is prohibited from coming within 100 meters of Carpenter, her sister Sarah Carpenter, and her sister’s partner, all of whom reside in a Hollywood Hills home.
Carpenter filed for a civil harassment restraining order against Applegate in LA County Superior Court last Friday. Her request stated that Applegate approached her front door on May 23, attempting to force it open, and that the stalking incidents had been escalating since at least April 20.
In her declaration, Carpenter described how Applegate’s actions—ranging from stalking and trespassing to ongoing surveillance—have inflicted severe emotional distress on her. She expressed deep concerns over what he might do if not held accountable by the court.
As of Monday, NBC News was unable to locate any contact information for Applegate, and it remains unknown whether he has legal representation. The Los Angeles County Public Defenders Office has not provided any comments regarding the case.
A detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, who is supporting the restraining order, noted that Applegate attempted to open Carpenter’s front door on May 23. During this confrontation, he allegedly assaulted a security guard present at the scene.
Security camera footage reportedly captures Applegate being confronted by the security guard, who was wielding a flashlight at Carpenter’s residence. According to court documents, Applegate disregarded the guard’s orders to leave, falsely claiming a prior acquaintance with Carpenter and asserting that she was expecting him.
The supporting detective characterized Applegate’s behavior as an increasingly disturbing obsession, emphasizing that he refused to vacate the premises until law enforcement arrived. Carpenter noted in her deposition that after his arrest on suspicion of trespassing, Applegate returned to the neighborhood just two days later.
During what Carpenter labeled as deliberate surveillance and harassment, Applegate parked his Toyota Prius nearby and reclined his seat to obstruct her view. Despite police intervention, she stated that officers left shortly after responding.
According to Carpenter’s security team, Applegate had been consistently parking in the vicinity and approaching her home since around April 20. In her statement, she labeled his claims of knowing her and expecting her companionship as indicative of a dangerous and delusional obsession.
The restraining order also extends to Carpenter’s workplace and vehicle, explicitly prohibiting Applegate from harassing, threatening, or contacting her in any manner. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Police Department has forwarded the case to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, seeking charges related to trespassing and other offenses stemming from the May 23 incident, with a court hearing set for June 18.
