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UGA Student Lily Stewart Arrested for Second Time This Month on Misdemeanor Charges

The 20-year-old gained viral attention earlier in March after her mugshot from a prior arrest circulated online, sparking widespread public and media interest.

  • Lily Stewart, a 20-year-old University of Georgia student, was arrested early Sunday on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling.
  • Both charges are misdemeanors, and Stewart was released on bail later the same day, set at $4,000.
  • Earlier this month, Stewart was arrested for speeding, a charge that was later dropped, with her mugshot going viral online and drawing significant public attention.
  • The viral mugshot led to a mix of reactions, including online harassment and unsolicited messages, as well as offers from strangers to pay her bail.
  • Stewart's attorney has highlighted the toll of online trolling on her, while the student herself has expressed mixed feelings about her sudden internet fame.
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