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Charges dropped against man accused of stalking Sabrina Carpenter
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· August 26, 2026
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A man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter by repeatedly showing up at her Los Angeles home was found mentally incompetent to stand trial, prompting the dismissal of misdemeanor charges against him, the City Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday. William Applegate, 31, appeared in a Holly...
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What is this story about? A man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter by repeatedly showing up at her Los Angeles home was found mentally incompetent to stand trial, prompting the dismissal of misdemeanor charges against him, the City Attorney’s Office confirmed Wednesday. William Applegate, 31, appeared in a Holly...
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