"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.
Hardy, 21, faces a felony charge of interception and disclosure of wire, electronic or oral communication, a university spokesperson said.
Laine Hardy performs during KAABOO 2019 in San Diego Sept. 14, 2019. Hardy was arrested Friday after being accused of planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s college dorm room at LSU. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File) The Louisiana native took to social media to address the allegation Thursday. "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," he said. "However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time.
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