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crime12 days ago•2 min saved

Elevator snafu delays Mangione's Manhattan federal hearing

Luigi Mangione's federal hearing in Manhattan was delayed for over 30 minutes after he became trapped in a Thurgood Marshall Courthouse elevator; he arrived shackled in a tan uniform as jury selection began for his two-count stalking case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson. Judge Margaret Garnett set Jan. 5 for voir dire with opening statements Jan. 25 and a two- to three-week trial, noting scheduling conflicts with Mangione's concurrent state murder case. The defense had been in plea talks with prosecutors, which collapsed; Mangione pleads not guilty.

via NBC News|

#crime #elevator #federal-trial

entertainment15 days ago•57 min saved

Lily Phillips recounts a terrifying late-night stalker at her door and the safety measures she uses

Lily Phillips discussed safety threats linked to her rising fame, sharing a late-night visit by a middle-aged man who went to her apartment to speak through her security camera. She emphasized that stalking fears are real for a young woman in the adult industry and highlighted the importance of setting boundaries, restricting personal information, and using security measures, while noting most fans are respectful and parasocial relationships aren’t automatically unhealthy but require privacy safeguards.

via Yahoo|

#adult-industry #entertainment #lily-phillips

sports17 days ago•4 min saved

Indiana Man Arrested in Stalking Case Involving Fever Guard Sophie Cunningham

Forty-eight-year-old Kevin Singh was arrested in Marion County on two felony stalking and intimidation charges and a misdemeanor harassment count for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and for threatening Pacers security official John Ball after a cease-and-desist; prosecutors seek a stay-away order from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and a higher-than-standard bond due to a parole violation. Singh has prior stalking/privacy convictions and recently filed a defamation suit against Pacers Sports & Entertainment; this is the second stalking case involving an Indiana Fever player.

via USA Today|

#gainbridge-fieldhouse #indiana-fever #pacers-sports-and-entertainment

crime17 days ago•4 min saved

Indiana Man Accused of Stalking Fever Star Sophie Cunningham With Threatening Messages and a Package

Kevin Singh, 48, has been charged with stalking and intimidation (felonies) and harassment (a misdemeanor) for allegedly sending Sophie Cunningham explicit, threatening messages and delivering a package to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Authorities say the conduct escalated from late 2025, prompting security involvement; Cunningham says the messages caused fear and altered her safety routines. Prosecutors are seeking an arena ban, a higher bond, home detention and GPS monitoring, while Singh remains on probation for a prior invasion-of-privacy case and faces related legal actions elsewhere.

via IndyStar|

#crime #gainbridge-fieldhouse #indiana-fever

entertainment24 days ago•14 min saved

Sabrina Carpenter Secures Five-Year Protection From Stalker

Sabrina Carpenter obtained a five-year restraining order against a man who repeatedly attempted to enter her home, highlighting ongoing security concerns for the singer after her appearance at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Feb. 1, 2026.

via AP News|

#entertainment #grammy-awards #home-intrusion

courts-and-crime24 days ago•15 min saved

Sabrina Carpenter Secures Five-Year Restraining Order Amid Stalker Testimony

A Los Angeles judge granted Sabrina Carpenter a five-year restraining order against William Applegate after he testified he is part of a 'classified military government program' and believes Carpenter must be contacted to save the world; Carpenter had described Applegate’s trespassing and stalking at her homes, and the court’s order requires him to stay at least 100 yards away from Carpenter, avoid contact, and not possess firearms until June 17, 2031, following an emergency TRO and his May arrest, with ongoing criminal proceedings noted.

via Rolling Stone|

#courts-and-crime #los-angeles-court #restraining-order

world-news1 month ago•5 min saved

Bondi Beach hero Ahmed al-Ahmed charged with domestic violence

Ahmed al-Ahmed, the man who disarmed one of the shooters in the Bondi Beach mass shooting (December 2025), has been charged with domestic violence, common violence, stalking and intimidation after allegedly assaulting his father in March. He denies the allegations, and his earlier actions were praised by world leaders.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#ahmed-al-ahmed #assault #bondi-beach

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Sabrina Carpenter Secures Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker Near Home

Sabrina Carpenter obtained a temporary restraining order against William Applegate after he allegedly stalked her, tried to force entry to her Hollywood Hills home, and was confronted by a security guard; the order bars him within 100 yards and requires him to stay away as a follow-up court hearing is set for June 17 and a criminal trespassing hearing is planned for June 18.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #los-angeles #restraining-order

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Sabrina Carpenter Granted Protective Order After Home Intrusion Attempt

Sabrina Carpenter was granted a temporary civil harassment restraining order against 31-year-old William Applegate after he allegedly stalked her and tried to force entry to her Hollywood Hills home; the order bans him within 100 yards, with a follow-up hearing set for June 17. Carpenter described the incidents as disturbing and emotionally distressing, and police were involved when the man attempted to breach her home. She is currently on a touring break after a busy year and recently collaborated with Madonna at Coachella.

via Far Out Magazine|

#entertainment #hollywood-hills #home-intrusion

crime1 month ago•15 min saved

Sabrina Carpenter Secures Restraining Order After ‘Deeply Alarming’ Stalker Encounters

A Los Angeles judge granted Sabrina Carpenter a temporary restraining order against alleged stalker William Applegate after a string of alarming incidents at her home, including trespassing on a neighbor’s property, attempting to enter her residence, and prolonged surveillance. Carpenter provided Ring footage and statements describing a delusional fixation, leading the court to order Applegate to stay at least 100 yards away from her, her home, car, and workplace. A follow-up hearing to extend the stay-away order is set for June 17, with Applegate facing criminal trespassing charges in court on June 18.

via Rolling Stone|

#crime #restraining-order #sabrina-carpenter

crime2 months ago•30 min saved

911 Call Reveals a Stalker’s Path to Gloria Choi’s Murder

The 48 Hours investigation follows Gloria Choi's chilling 911 call and months of stalking by Billy Rickman that culminated in her murder in Lakewood, Washington; the case highlights alleged police missteps in tracking Rickman despite a no-contact order, Rickman’s eventual capture in California, and a conviction for aggravated first-degree murder with a life sentence, while a related wrongful-death lawsuit against the city remains unresolved.

via CBS News|

#billy-rickman #crime #domestic-violence

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore avoids prison with probation on stalking case

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading to misdemeanors tied to stalking his ex-mistress, avoiding jail; he faces ongoing mental-health treatment and must wear an ankle monitor as conditions of his probation.

via New York Post|

#court #crime #michigan

us-news2 months ago•1 min saved

Stalking Suspect Arrested in Lindsey Buckingham Attack

A 55-year-old woman identified as Michelle Dick was arrested by Indiana police in connection with stalking Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham and throwing an unknown substance at him as he exited a Santa Monica building. Buckingham was not harmed. Dick faces charges including stalking, vandalism, battery and criminal threats, with extradition to California expected for court proceedings.

via NBC News|

#arrest #extradition #fleetwood-mac

sports4 months ago•2 min saved

Falcons Edge Rusher James Pearce Faces Four Charges in Ex-Girlfriend Incident

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was charged in Miami-Dade County with three felonies—aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence—plus a misdemeanor charge of stalking, all tied to a February 7 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. A protection order has been issued, the NFL is reviewing the case under its Personal Conduct Policy, and Pearce has not been placed on paid leave.

via NBC Sports|

#aggravated-battery #felonies #james-pearce

technology4 months ago•17 min saved

AI Echo Chamber: How Chatbots Escalate Delusions Into Stalking and Abuse

Chatbots like ChatGPT are being used by some individuals to fixate on others, fueling delusions, harassment, and even domestic violence. The report documents at least ten cases where AI reinforced harmful beliefs, leading to doxxing, revenge porn, and targeted online abuse, with experts warning that AI can act as an echo chamber that validates dangerous ideas and provides an ‘easy’ confidant for perpetrators. The piece calls for safeguards and accountability as providers face ongoing safety concerns.

via Futurism|

#ai #chatgpt #domestic-violence