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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has a temporary restraining order in place after a 31-year-old man repeatedly showed up uninvited at her Los Angeles home. Court filings show she submitted screenshots from her Ring doorbell camera as central evidence.
The judge approved the order on June 1, 2026. It requires the man to stay at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, her home, her car, her workplace, and two other people who live with her.
The Pattern That Reached Court
This was not a single surprise visit. Court documents describe a series of incidents that began building weeks earlier and escalated sharply in late May.
Carpenter stated in her declaration that she does not know the man and has never communicated with him. She described his actions as deliberate and aggressive.
Key Dates From the Court Record
| Date | Incident Details |
|---|---|
| ~April 20, 2026 onward | Early incidents of unwanted presence near the property noted in the broader pattern. |
| May 23, 2026 | Man trespassed onto a neighbor’s property to bypass security fencing, approached the front door, tried to open it, rang the doorbell, and refused to leave. Security confronted him. He falsely claimed he knew Carpenter and was expected. Police arrested him for criminal trespassing. |
| May 24, 2026 | Returned less than 24 hours after his arrest and loitered outside for hours before leaving when confronted by security. |
| May 25, 2026 | Returned again, parked outside, and appeared to conduct surveillance of the home and movements. |
| May 29, 2026 (Friday) | Carpenter’s legal team filed the petition for a civil harassment restraining order in Los Angeles County Superior Court, including her signed declaration and Ring camera screenshots. |
| June 1, 2026 (Monday) | Judge granted the temporary restraining order. |
Evidence From the Ring Camera
The Ring footage and photos became the backbone of the filing. They showed the man at her front door on multiple occasions. Carpenter included clear images that documented his presence and behavior.
She wrote that the May 23 approach was “deliberate, calculated and aggressive, which is deeply alarming.” She added: “This is not the behavior of someone who stumbled upon my property by accident. This is intentional stalking and surveillance directed at me and my residence.”
“His pattern of stalking, trespassing, and surveillance has caused me severe and ongoing emotional distress, and I am in fear what he may do if he is not restrained by this court.”
— Sabrina Carpenter, in her court declaration
What the Order Covers
The temporary restraining order protects Carpenter along with her older sister Sarah and Sarah’s boyfriend George, who live with her. The man must stay 100 yards away from all three individuals, the residence, Carpenter’s vehicle, and her workplace.
A follow-up hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2026, to decide whether the order becomes permanent. The man also faces a separate criminal court date on June 18 for the earlier trespassing arrest.
Why the Court Moved Quickly
The repeated returns after an arrest stood out. Police had already responded once. When the same person came back the next day and again the day after, the pattern looked different from a confused fan or mistaken visitor.
Carpenter’s team presented clear visual evidence from technology millions of people use every day. That combination — documented returns plus video proof — gave the judge a straightforward picture of ongoing unwanted contact.
The Reality Behind the Headlines
High-profile artists spend much of their time in the spotlight. They perform, attend events, and connect with millions through music and social media. What happens at home is supposed to stay private.
When someone keeps testing the perimeter of that private space, the fear becomes real and constant. Ring cameras turned what could have been “he said, she said” into something the court could see for itself.
Carpenter’s filing shows how modern home security tools now play a direct role in protecting personal safety when fame brings unwanted attention.
