UPDATE: Joshua James Corbett pleaded not guilty Tuesday afternoon to all charges, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office tells TheWrap. Corbett was also hit with a protective order requiring him to stay at least 200 yards away from Sandra Bullock. Corbett’s next court appearance is on July 2.
The man arrested for allegedly breaking into “Gravity” star Sandra Bullock‘s West Los Angeles home over the weekend has been charged with felony counts of first-degree residential burglary, stalking and possession of a machine gun, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday.
Joshua James Corbett, who was expected to be arraigned on Tuesday, faces a maximum state prison sentence of seven years and four months if convicted. Prosecutors have recommended a bail of $185,000 for the 39-year-old.
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Corbett, of Montrose, Calif., allegedly climbed a fence and broke into the actress’ residence at approximately 5 a.m. on Sunday. He was arrested at the scene after police responded to a 911 call made from inside the house. Bullock was home at the time of the incident, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Police Department originally described Corbett as a “hot prowler” suspect, meaning he was allegedly trespassing but did not make entry into the residence. But he was later booked for burglary, after more information emerged during the course of the investigation, the LAPD said.
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Corbett was not in possession of the machine gun at the time of the alleged break-in, the district attorney’s office said, although they did not give specifics as to where the gun was found. The case is still under investigation by the LAPD.