Current:Home > StocksTaylor Swift's Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour -AssetScope
Taylor Swift's Alleged Stalker, Accused of Threatening Travis Kelce, Arrested at Germany Eras Tour
View
Date:2025-04-16 06:28:07
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! (9311)
Related
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Race for Louisiana’s new second majority-Black congressional district is heating up
- Water conservation measures for Grand Canyon National Park after another break in the waterline
- 'Too Hot to Handle' Season 6: Release date, time, cast, where to watch new episodes
- McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
- Simone Biles changed gymnastics. Now, it has to be more accessible for kids of color
- Pregnant Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares Video of Her Baby’s Heartbeat
- Drake shares dramatic video of mansion flooding from Toronto storm
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Emmy nomination snubs and shocks: No 'Frasier,' but hooray for Selena Gomez
Ranking
- The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
- Shift Into $5.94 Deals for Car Lovers Before Amazon Prime Day 2024 Ends
- A meteor streaked across the NYC skyline before disintegrating over New Jersey
- HGTV's Christina Hall, Josh Hall file for divorce after almost 3 years of marriage
- Apple iOS 18.2: What to know about top features, including Genmoji, AI updates
- Mega Millions winning numbers for July 16 drawing: Jackpot climbs to $251 million
- MLB's 2024 All-Star Game uniforms got ridiculed again. Does online hate even matter?
- These top stocks could Join Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in the $3 Trillion Club
Recommendation
Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
Trump sneakers, with photo from assassination attempt, on sale for $299 on Trump site
Water conservation measures for Grand Canyon National Park after another break in the waterline
Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
Halsey and Victorious Actor Avan Jogia Spark Engagement Rumors
Simone Biles documentary director talks working with the GOAT, why she came back, more
Some House Democrats want DNC to cancel early virtual vote that would formalize Biden's nomination