Sabrina Carpenter files for restraining order against a recurring visitor.

Sabrina Carpenter, the acclaimed singer known for her hit single “Please Please Please,” has recently taken legal action against an individual accused of attempting to unlawfully invade her privacy. Lawyers representing Carpenter have filed for a restraining order against William Applegate, a 31-year-old man who allegedly attempted to enter her residence in Los Angeles on May 23. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety and well-being of the artist.

According to legal documents acquired by Media News Source, Carpenter asserts that Applegate approached her home in a manner deemed “deliberate, calculated and aggressive.” The situation escalated when Applegate reportedly tried to open her door and ring the doorbell, both actions being captured on the property’s security system. It is alleged that when her security team ordered him to leave, he refused to comply, prompting a police response.

Subsequent to the initial incident, Applegate is said to have returned to Carpenter’s residence the following day, further alarming the singer and leading to another police involvement. In her declaration to a Southern California court, Carpenter emphasized her lack of familiarity with Applegate, stating, “William Applegate is a complete stranger to me. I have never met him or communicated with him in any way. I have no desire to meet him or communicate with him.” A temporary restraining order was granted, and Carpenter is seeking a permanent protective order in the upcoming weeks.

In addition to the restrictions placed on Applegate regarding Carpenter, court documents indicate that he is also prohibited from approaching her sister, Sarah, and her sister’s boyfriend. This facet of the case underscores the extended concern for the singer’s family and associates, emphasizing the far-reaching implications of such incidents.

In her personal life, Carpenter has been linked romantically to several public figures, including Barry Keoghan, with whom she dated for about a year before their split in early 2024. She has also been associated with musician Shawn Mendes and Emmy Award winner Joshua Bassett. As Carpenter navigates these unsettling circumstances, it remains clear that the safety of public figures continues to be a critical issue, prompting discussions about personal security and the measures necessary to protect individuals from unwanted attention and harassment.