‘Hot mugshot girl’ arrested again: Georgia University student Lily Stewart charged with misdemeanor crimes

Lily Stewart, a Georgia university student who gained viral fame for her previous mugshot, has once again found herself in legal trouble. The 20-year-old, dubbed the “hot mugshot girl” by social media users, was arrested this week on misdemeanor charges, reigniting online fascination with her case.

Another mugshot for Lily Stewart

First time around, on March 8, her arrest was for speeding, and attention followed quickly after the photo was released. This second incident is being eyed with a little cynicism, however, with some thinking it may be her purposefully aiming to grab the spotlight given the success of the first.

First reported by TMZ, Stewart was taken into custody in the early hours of March 23 by UGA police after allegedly trespassing at the university’s student center with three others. Officers reported that Stewart attempted to hide near Sanford Stadium when approached. She was booked into Athens-Clarke County Jail for loitering/prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer, and later released on a $4,600 bond.

Her initial run-in turned her into an internet sensation with social media users fixated on her photogenic mugshot. While it remains unclear whether this incident will impact her academic standing, some online responders have asked if this is just a new way to get desperately needed attention. Maybe she’ll follow Haliey Welch’s path...

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