A Los Angeles judge issued a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, 31, for repeatedly trying to enter singer Sabrina Carpenter’s home. The hearing was held on Wednesday.
Applegate argued that he and Carpenter were part of a classified military program that required them to be together for “national and global security.” During the appearance, without a lawyer and dressed in a suit, he admitted having gone to the artist’s residence more than a dozen times.
The facts of the case
Last month, Applegate touched a security guard and was arrested after arriving at the front door of Carpenter’s Los Angeles home. According to the singer’s request, the man entered through a neighboring property. He returned in the following days, leading to a temporary restraining order on May 29.
In his statement, Applegate claimed that Carpenter wanted him to be there, but said he was “more than willing” to stay away if she asked him to personally. The singer, 27, described him as “a complete stranger” with whom she has never had contact.
“She fears for her own personal safety and the safety of her family members,” her attorney, Blair Berk, stated during the hearing. Carpenter was ready to testify remotely, but was not called.
Restrictions and reactions
Judge David L. Wasserman ordered Applegate to stay at least 100 meters from Carpenter, his sister and her partner, in addition to prohibiting him from any communication and the possession of firearms.
“I understand that it is your belief that, to save the world, you and the petitioner must be together. I expect you to obey the order, not what you believe is right,” the judge noted.
Applegate remains under criminal investigation, but no formal charges have been filed. Carpenter, who rose to fame with Disney’s “Girl Meets World,” has established herself as one of pop’s biggest stars with her album “Short n’ Sweet” and hits like “Espresso.”
