Lily Stewart, the University of Georgia student whose mugshot took the internet by storm, has found herself in legal trouble once again. TMZ has learned that the 20-year-old was arrested early Sunday morning in Georgia, marking her second run-in with law enforcement within a short span.
New Charges Against Lily Stewart
According to police records obtained by TMZ, Stewart was taken into custody on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling, both classified as misdemeanors. Currently, she remains in jail with bail set at $4,000.
This latest arrest comes just weeks after her previous brush with the law, when she was charged with speeding in excess of maximum limits, another misdemeanor. That initial arrest catapulted her to internet fame, with her mugshot going viral across social media platforms, earning her both admirers and critics.
Attorney’s Response and Online Backlash
Stewart’s attorney, Stephen Morris, successfully got her speeding charge dropped earlier this month. According to Morris, his client was unfairly targeted by online trolls who inundated her with hateful and inappropriate comments following the viral spread of her mugshot.
Morris told TMZ that the wave of online attention made Stewart a public figure overnight, with some individuals taking things too far. The incident sparked debates on social media about privacy, internet fame, and the consequences of viral moments.
An Unwanted Spotlight: Lily Speaks Out
Lily Stewart recently opened up about the unexpected attention she’s been receiving since her mugshot spread like wildfire online. In an interview, she revealed that she has been bombarded with hundreds of direct messages from strangers—some harmless, others downright creepy.
The messages range from playful flirtations by younger men to unsettling advances from older, more persistent admirers. Some men even went as far as offering to pay her bail during her previous arrest, a phenomenon that further fueled her viral status.
Stewart shared that while some of the attention is amusing, much of it has been overwhelming. The 20-year-old student expressed concerns about the long-term impact of her unexpected internet fame and how it has affected her daily life.
Social Media Erupts Over Lily’s Second Arrest
News of Stewart’s latest arrest has once again ignited discussions on social media, with users split between supporting her and ridiculing her situation. Some have defended her, arguing that she’s being unfairly scrutinized due to her viral mugshot. Others claim that she is now caught in a cycle of bad decisions and unwanted attention.
On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, memes, reaction videos, and speculation about her legal troubles have flooded timelines. Some users joked that she’s now the internet’s “Mugshot Queen,” while others expressed concern over her repeated run-ins with law enforcement at such a young age.
What’s Next for Lily Stewart?
As of now, Stewart remains behind bars as she awaits further legal proceedings. Her attorney has yet to comment on her latest arrest, and law enforcement officials have not provided additional details about the circumstances leading to her detainment.
Meanwhile, the public remains fixated on the unfolding story, eager to see whether Stewart’s internet fame will continue to be a blessing or a curse.
This is a developing story, and we will update with more information as it becomes available.
