'American Idol' Winner Laine Hardy Arrested for Allegedly Planting Listening Device

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reports.In a statement to ET, Louisiana State University said that Hardy was arrested and booked for «violation of 15:1303-- Interception and Disclosure of Wire, Electronic, or Oral Communication.» Hardy allegedly placed a recording device in his ex-girlfriend's dorm room at LSU, , who obtained the singer's arrest warrant, reports.Hardy responded to the allegations on Twitter, writing, «Earlier today, I received a warrant due to allegations made against me and have been fully cooperative with the Louisiana State University Police Department.»«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 wrote. «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.»Earlier this month, police were called to LSU's Azalea Hall, where an unnamed victim told police that she'd discovered a recording device hidden under her futon, , citing an affidavit for Hardy's arrest warrant, reports.According to the outlet, the victim claimed that her ex-boyfriend, whom she identified as Hardy, admitted on Snapchat to placing a «bug» in her room, though he claimed to have removed it.

The victim shared a screenshot of Hardy's Snapchat message with authorities, the outlet reports. adds that police were able to download recorded audio files from the device.Per the outlet, Hardy and the unnamed victim reportedly dated from November 2021 to February 2022, years after Hardy's season-winning stint on in 2019.