Saturday, 10 May 2025
America Age
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Font ResizerAa
America AgeAmerica Age
Search
  • Trending
  • World
  • Politics
  • Opinion
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Money
    • Crypto & NFTs
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion / Beauty
    • Art & Books
    • Culture
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
America Age > Blog > Entertainment > ‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy jailed in Louisiana
Entertainment

‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy jailed in Louisiana

Enspirers | Editorial Board
Share
‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy jailed in Louisiana
SHARE

“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday after an ex-girlfriend accused the singer of bugging her dorm room, according to a warrant.

Hardy, 21, was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on a charge of interception and disclosure of wire, electronic or oral communication after LSU police arrested him, a school spokesperson told NBC News.

It was not clear Friday if he had an attorney in the case.

The arrest came hours after Hardy said in social media posts that he was cooperating with LSU police after a “sensitive” allegation was made against him. He did not provide additional details.

A spokesperson for LSU confirmed there was an “active investigation” with the school’s police department that involved the singer but declined to discuss the case Thursday night.

According to the warrant, police were called to Azalea Hall on April 7 after the ex-girlfriend discovered a recording device in her room.

“The victim stated that after googling the device she learned it to be a VR-500 Voice Activated Recorder,” the warrant states. “The victim reported that she believes the person whom left the record there to be her ex-boyfriend/Defendant (Laine Hardy.)”

She told authorities that she and Hardy dated from November 2021 until February.

“The victim advised that on the weekend of Feb 18th she found a fake Instagram account on the Defendant’s phone that he used to cover up that he was illegally recording her when he was not around,” the warrant states. “Note that the Defendant had information about the victim and her actions during Christmas break that was not known to the Defendant.”

The woman said she “immediately confronted him to which he admitted to her that he left a ‘bug’ in her room but later discarded it in his pond,” according to the warrant.

In the posts, Hardy said he understood “that my career has thrust me into the public spotlight, and I embrace that wholeheartedly as my entire world belongs to my music and my fans.”

He added: “However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time. I have utmost respect for the law and will assist in their investigation as needed moving forward.”

Hardy was raised in Livingston, Louisiana, east of Baton Rouge. He won season 17 of “American Idol” in 2019.

Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article 2022 summer movie preview: Our 25 most anticipated releases 2022 summer movie preview: Our 25 most anticipated releases
Next Article ‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy arrested, accused of secretly bugging female LSU student’s dorm room ‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy arrested, accused of secretly bugging female LSU student’s dorm room

Your Trusted Source for Accurate and Timely Updates!

Our commitment to accuracy, impartiality, and delivering breaking news as it happens has earned us the trust of a vast audience. Stay ahead with real-time updates on the latest events, trends.
FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
LinkedInFollow
MediumFollow
QuoraFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad image

Popular Posts

Iran returns donated vaccines because they were made in US

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has returned 820,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines donated by Poland…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Biden and Putin agree in principle to meet if Russia does not invade Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed in principle to…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Final ‘Andor’ Trailer Unveiled By Diego Luna At D23

Diego Luna and Kathleen Kennedy kicked off the Saturday session of Disney’s D23 Expo in…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

Putin’s call-up fuels Russian anger, instability, violence

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Long lines of cars on roads snaking to Russia’s border crossings…

By Enspirers | Editorial Board

You Might Also Like

Farrah Abraham Poses Poolside in Las Vegas
Entertainment

Farrah Abraham Poses Poolside in Las Vegas

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Packers Star Elgton Jenkins Concerned In Strip Membership Dispute, Cops Known as To Mitigate
Entertainment

Packers Star Elgton Jenkins Concerned In Strip Membership Dispute, Cops Known as To Mitigate

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Diddy’s Protection Attorneys Higher Not Bully Pregnant Cassie on Cross, Nancy Grace Warns
Entertainment

Diddy’s Protection Attorneys Higher Not Bully Pregnant Cassie on Cross, Nancy Grace Warns

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
Sizzling Mother Bods — Guess Who!
Entertainment

Sizzling Mother Bods — Guess Who!

By Enspirers | Editorial Board
America Age
Facebook Twitter Youtube

About US


America Age: Your instant connection to breaking stories and live updates. Stay informed with our real-time coverage across politics, tech, entertainment, and more. Your reliable source for 24/7 news.

Company
  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement
Contact Us
  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability
Terms of Use
  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices
© 2024 America Age. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?