Sabrina Carpenter Files Restraining Order Against Stalker, Security Video Shows Repeated Trespassing

Sabrina Carpenter has allegedly filed for a restraining order against a man who trespassed onto her property multiple times.

By Juhi Sharma Last Updated: Jun 2, 2026 | 14:30:39 IST

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Being famous can both be a blessing and a curse. While fans shower them with love, it can also lead to a dangerous kind of following. And something similar has happened with the pop icon, Sabrina Carpenter. The singer has recently filed for a restraining order against an alleged stalker for trespassing on her property. 

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Sabrina Carpenter files a restraining order against 31-year-old William Applegate

The news has come as a shock to fans, as the Please Please Please singer filed for a restraining order. According to reports, Sabrina Carpenter requested a restraining order against a man for alleged stalking. The reports have revealed that the man was seen trespassing onto the singer's property numerous times in the last several weeks. A court document that has now surfaced online, dated Friday, May 29, 2026 (ET), stated that 31-year-old William Applegate trespassed onto the singer's property four different times since April 2026, with the latest incident occurring last week (May 2026).

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Along with the written request, there were several images of William Applegate at Sabrina Carpenter's door, captured by her home security camera. Such incidents often raise concerns about celebrities' safety, as having an unknown person on their premises could become extremely dangerous very quickly. According to the reports, the Looking at Me singer described the man as a "complete stranger" to her in the court document, saying he was never invited to her home. She said she had no idea who the man was and had no plans to get to know him. A statement from the report could be read as:

"I have never met him or communicated with him in any way. I have no desire to meet him or communicate with him."

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Sabrina Carpenter also seeks protection for her sister and her sister's boyfriend

The report further revealed that Sabrina Carpenter has also sought protection for one of her sisters against the 31-year-old William Applegate. However, the sister's name has not yet been disclosed. Additionally, it is also being cited that On My Singer has also requested to extend the protection to her sister's boyfriend as well. The petition comes shortly after police told NBC4 Investigates that a man was arrested for trespassing on the singer's property and fighting with security guards.

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More about Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter is no stranger to fame. Ever since she was young, she has been on screen, acting in several shows, including Girls Meet World, The Goodwin Games, and Law & Order: SVU. The actress made her singing debut in March 2014 with the release of her single, Can't Blame A Girl For Trying. However, it was her 2024 song, Espresso that made her a renowned name in the music industry. Sabrina has also headlined the show for Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour, has also been featured in the docuseries and concert film of the tour, and was the only collaboration on Taylor's latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. The singer has since been on her own tour for the Short n' Sweet Tour, which was a massive success. 

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Is Sabrina Carpenter dating anyone?

According to reports, Sabrina Carpenter is currently single and "working late, because she is a singer". The Because I Liked a Boy singer was previously in a very high-profile relationship with Irish actor, Barry Keoghan. However, they called it quits after almost a year of dating in December 2024. The actor even appeared in Sabrina's Please Please Please music video. The fans were rooting for the couple, but they allegedly had to part ways because of their busy careers and differing lifestyles.

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