Current:Home > MyTaylor Swift's Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour -WealthSpot
Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour
TradeEdge View
Date:2025-04-10 05:19:52
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are shaking off this scary situation.
Just before Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, July 17, an American man—who has allegedly made threats against the “Karma” singer and her Kansas City Chiefs player boyfriend on social media—was arrested, authorities told the Associated Press.
The 34-year-old man, whose name was not shared, had a ticket to Taylor’s July 17 show at the Veltins-Arena. He was arrested upon his entry into the stadium, as authorities noted they could not ascertain risk upon an initial investigation. Police informed the Associated Press that the man was detained “following tips from organizers of the event.”
A local court ordered for the man to remain in custody for the entire duration of Swift’s Eras Tour residency in the city and will be released on July 20. Authorities emphasized that there was never any danger to Swift, Kelce or the 60,000 fans present for the July 17 show. The “Fortnight” singer went on to perform in the German city on July 18, with a final concert on July 19.
Unfortunately, this is only the latest instance of stalking that Swift has experienced in recent months. Earlier this year, a man named David Crowe was arrested twice within three days after stalking the Miss Americana star outside her New York City residence.
After Swift’s security called 911 and reported Crowe “lurking” outside of her apartment, he was arrested Jan. 20 on warrants regarding not showing up to prior summons regarding former misdemeanors, the New York Times reported. Following his release, Crowe returned to Swift’s New York home on Jan. 22 and was arrested again, charged with two counts of harassment and two counts of stalking.
Crowe’s case was tossed a month later after he was deemed “mentally unfit” for trial. He was transferred from Rikers Island jail to a New York state hospital to undergo mental health treatment, and charges were dismissed, Manhattan prosecutors and his defense attorney told the New York Post.
In the past, Swift has opened up about how her fear of “violence” resulting from her fame affects her.
“My fear of violence has continued into my personal life,” Swift wrote in a 2019 essay for Elle. “I carry QuikClot army grade bandage dressing, which is for gunshot or stab wounds. Websites and tabloids have taken it upon themselves to post every home address I've ever had online. You get enough stalkers trying to break into your house and you kind of start prepping for bad things.”
E! News has reached out to reps for Swift and Kelce, and Gelsenkirchen authorities but has not yet heard back.
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (681)
Related
- US appeals court rejects Nasdaq’s diversity rules for company boards
- The Best Summertime Comforters That’ll Keep You Cool & Fresh Even on the Hottest of Days
- Rumer Willis Shares How Her Approach to Parenting Differs From Mom Demi Moore
- Toddler born deaf can hear after gene therapy trial breakthrough her parents call mind-blowing
- Rylee Arnold Shares a Long
- NHL playoffs: Florida Panthers light up Boston Bruins on power play, take 2-1 series lead
- What’s the history of ‘outside agitators’? Here’s what to know about the label and campus protests
- Armed man killed, 3 officers wounded in Atlanta street altercation, police say
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- $2M exclusive VIP package offered for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight: What it gets you
Ranking
- Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
- Anti-abortion rights groups say they can reverse the abortion pill. That's fraud, some states say.
- Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held
- The Top 36 Amazon Deals Now: 61% Off Laura Geller, 30% Off Billie Eilish Perfume, 46% Off Solawave & More
- Spooky or not? Some Choa Chu Kang residents say community garden resembles cemetery
- As demolition begins on one of the last Klamath River dams, attention turns to recovery
- Louisiana court may reopen window for lawsuits by adult victims of childhood sex abuse
- Powerful storms slam parts of Florida, North Carolina, other states as cleanup from earlier tornadoes continues
Recommendation
How to watch new prequel series 'Dexter: Original Sin': Premiere date, cast, streaming
Former NBA player Glen Davis says prison sentence will 'stop (him) from eating hamburgers'
Before arrest, US soldier’s relationship with Russian girlfriend turned bloody, wife says
A parliamentary election runoff puts hard-liners firmly in charge of Iran’s parliament
Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
Shooting at Alabama party leaves 3 people dead and at least 12 wounded, police say
LENCOIN Trading Center: The Best Buying Opportunity in a Bear Market
Caitlin Clark, much like Larry Bird, the focus of talks about race and double standards in sports