‘American Idol’ Star Laine Hardy Confirms He Received A Warrant From The Louisiana State University Police Department

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being charged with planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s living quarters at Louisiana State University.The country crooner, 21, was taken into custody after his former flame found the voice recorder at her campus accommodation this month. The female student is not named in the booking document released Friday by the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge — but the report does state that she dated Hardy between November 2021 and February 2022. The “Memorize You” singer has been notoriously private about his personal life and did not debut a girlfriend during those dates.The singing sensation has kept tight-lipped about his dating life since winning “American Idol” back in 2019.

Another American Idol alum has found themselves in some major legal trouble.

Ellise Shafer Country singer Laine Hardy, who won “American Idol” in 2019, was arrested on Friday by the Louisiana State University Police Department for allegedly planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s dorm roomLSU spokesman Ernie Ballard confirmed to Variety that 21-year-old Hardy, who is not a student at LSU, was arrested on Friday on a felony charge of interception and disclosure of wire, electronic or oral communication. Hardy has been booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.The Associated Press reported that Hardy’s ex-girlfriend and her roommate found the alleged listening device, which looked like a phone charger, in their dorm room on April 6. She reported it to LSUPD the next day, and officers noted in a police affidavit acquired by the AP that they found recordings from a 10 day span in February.

"American Idol" winner Laine Hardy was arrested Friday, accused of planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s dorm room in Louisiana, according to authorities. He surrendered to the LSU Police Department and was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Hardy is not a student at the school.

Laine Hardy has been arrested.

confirmed Thursday that he was under criminal investigation by the LSU Police Department, but did not disclose any further information. On Friday morning, however, sources familiar with the case told WAFB-TV that the probe centers around allegations that Hardy was spying on the unnamed female student.

Thursday night Facebook post, saying the LSUPD issued “a warrant due to allegations made against me.”The country crooner did not specify what he was accused of but noted he was “fully cooperative” with cops as more than 12,000 of his fans posted reactions and messages of support.“I understand 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,” wrote Hardy, who won season 17 of ABC’s “Idol” in 2019 and is known for his hits “Memorize You” and “Flame.”.His post continued, “However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time. I have the utmost respect for the law and will assist in their investigation as needed moving forward.”The Baton Rouge-based authorities and university representatives told The Post they can “confirm there is an active investigation with LSU Police” and they “may be able to provide more information later today.”Hardy’s reps told The Post they could not comment on the “pending investigation.”However, his attorney C.

American Idol winner Laine Hardy on Thursday said on his Facebook page that he is cooperating with an investigation from the Louisiana State University Police Department, who have issued a warrant against him.'Earlier today, I received a warrant due to allegations made against me and have been fully cooperative with the Louisiana State University Police Department,' the singer, 21, said in the post.He continued: 'I understand 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. The latest:American Idol winner Laine Hardy, 21, on Thursday said on his Facebook page that he is cooperating with an investigation from the Louisiana State University Police Department, who have issued a warrant against him 'However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time.

Laine Hardy, the winner of American Idol‘s 17th season, is speaking out in a statement after a warrant was issued against him.

judges Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson are reuniting for the singing competition's landmark 20th season. They are returning to the judges' table for the special reunion episode airing Monday, May 2, and only ET has the exclusive first look at the duo back in action.Abdul and Jackson served as Idol judges together for the franchise's first eight seasons, from 2002 to 2009.