Laine Hardy arrest photo East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, April 29, 2022.
LSU Police Arrest Report for Laine Hardy
Former American Idol winner and Louisiana native Laine Hardy was arrested Friday morning after LSU Police received a complaint, he allegedly put a listening device in a student’s room.
The news broke late Thursday night when Hardy posted on social media, that he’d received a warrant from LSU Police. The 21-year-old turned himself in on charges of illegally intercepting communications.
It’s been reported the victim is Hardy’s ex-girlfriend and she has text messages from Hardy admitting he planted a device in her room. Investigators reportedly found several private conversations on the device including one about their break-up.
The offense is punishable by a fine of up to $10-thousand and prison time of two to 10 years.
Hardy was to play Friday evening at the Mississippi Mudbug Festival in Jackson but has canceled his appearance. He was released Friday evening after posting $5,000 bail.
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