Reports reveal that American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish has requested a restraining order against a fan who caused her family distress earlier this month. According to the reports, the fan tried to break into her family home in Los Angeles to profess his love for the young singer. Find out more below.
Billie Eilish Seeks Restraining Order Against Fan Who Broke Into Her House
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The Police Respond To A Burglary Call
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At about 9:15 on January 5, 2023, the police responded to a call that someone was trying to scale the fence and gain access to Billie's parents' house in Highland Park. The intruder was said to be clad in an all-black ensemble, lurking around in the backyard.
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The Intruder Was Apprehended
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Then, the house's sitter, who wasn't present at the time of the incident, received an alert showing the man, which led her to call the police. Upon arrival at the location, the intruder, identified as 39-year-old Christopher Anderson, was apprehended and taken into custody.
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Billie Filed A Restraining Order
Next, Billie filed a restraining order against Christopher. In the court documents, she noted she had viewed images of the man and could confirm she did not know who he was and had no prior relationship or communication with him.
More Visits From Christopher
The Happy More Than Ever singer also disclosed that Christopher's January 5 action wasn't the first time he caused her family distress. According to Billie, her father, Patrick O'Connell, had informed her of how Christoper had visited their home many times since late December 2022.
Christopher Would Profess His Love
With each visit, Christopher would profess his love for the Grammy award-winning singer with hopes of seeing her face-to-face. However, each of his attempts was unsuccessful and ended up causing worry to Patrick and his family.
How Did The Incident Affect Billie
According to Billie, each of Christopher's visits, including the most recent, caused her substantial anxiety, fear, and emotional distress over her safety and that of her father, mother, and brother.
Inside Billie's Fears
She further explained that she worried that Christopher and other people like him would someday do something violent or extremely disturbing to her and her family. So, requesting a restraining order was the best route to take.
Who Will The Restraining Order Protect?
The restraining order requests protection for Patrick, his wife, Billie's mother, Maggie May, and the singer's brother and producer Finneas O'Connell. The request was submitted to the Los Angeles Supreme Court on January 17, 2022.
Another Intrusive Fan
This isn't the first time Billie has encountered an intrusive fan. In 2020, a judge granted a three-year restraining order against Prenell Rousseau, 24, from Farmingville, New York, after he repeatedly appeared at her Los Angeles home.
Hopefully, this time around, Christopher will be completely stopped from causing more worries for Billie and her family.
