Sabrina Carpenter, 27, obtained a temporary restraining order against 31-year-old William Applegate after he allegedly tried to force his way into her Los Angeles residence and returned multiple times, the Los Angeles County court ruled on June 1, 2026 [1, 2].
The restraining order bars Applegate from coming within 100 yards (91.4 meters) of Carpenter, her home, car, workplace, her sister Sarah Carpenter, and Sarah’s partner [1, 2]. Carpenter said Applegate fabricated an "outrageous and entirely false claim that he personally knew me and that I was expecting him" and described the incidents as causing "severe and ongoing emotional distress" [1].
The harassment began around April 20, 2026, when Applegate started stalking and surveilling Carpenter's home [2]. On May 23, he trespassed onto a neighbor’s property, attempted to open Carpenter’s front door, rang the doorbell repeatedly, and refused to leave until police arrived. During this incident, Applegate allegedly struck a security guard who confronted him [1, 2].
Less than 24 hours after this event, Applegate loitered outside Carpenter's house for several hours [1]. The following day, he returned and parked near her home, avoiding detection [1]. After his arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor trespassing, Applegate continued to return to the neighborhood, prompting Carpenter to seek legal protection.
On May 29, Carpenter filed for a civil harassment restraining order. The temporary order was granted on June 1, including protection for her sister Sarah and Sarah's boyfriend [1, 2].
William Applegate faces upcoming criminal court proceedings related to the trespassing arrest. A follow-up court hearing on the restraining order and trespassing case is set for June 17 or June 18, 2026 [1, 2].
