Taylor Swift’s Father Accused of Assault on Australian Photographer
In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, has been accused of assaulting an Australian photographer. The incident allegedly took place as Taylor and her entourage were disembarking a yacht in the Sydney area. New South Wales police have confirmed that they are investigating the matter.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning after Taylor had just wrapped up her final concert in Sydney as part of her worldwide “Eras” tour. While the police have not confirmed the names of those involved, it is widely reported that Scott Swift, a 71-year-old man, is the alleged offender, and the victim is a 51-year-old photographer.
A video shown on Australian media captured the moment when Taylor and her father were walking towards a car. In the video, Taylor can be seen hiding her face under an umbrella, while her father briefly throws up his middle finger. According to the photographer, Ben McDonald, a security guard tried to prevent him from taking photos by using an umbrella. It was then that Scott Swift allegedly punched McDonald as Taylor entered the car.
McDonald expressed his shock at the incident, stating, “He punched me in the chops. It was a shock. That’s never happened to me in 26 years.” The altercation has caused quite a stir, with fans and media outlets expressing their surprise and disappointment at Scott Swift’s alleged behavior.
However, Taylor’s spokesperson, Tree Paine, has released a statement accusing McDonald and another photographer of aggressive behavior towards Taylor and her security personnel. Paine claims that the photographers were pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and even threatening to throw a female staff member into the water.
A video published by Australian media shows a chaotic scene with photographers flashing pictures of the Swifts. In the midst of the commotion, someone can be heard saying, “Go ahead and step away from the vehicle.” This is followed by an argument about an umbrella, with one person saying, “Don’t touch my umbrella,” and another person responding, “No, you touched my umbrella.” The video ends abruptly, leaving the full context of the incident unclear.
Scott Swift, also known as “Papa Swift,” is known for his acts of kindness towards Taylor’s fans. In fact, he gained popularity among the megastar’s fanbase for handing out sandwiches to fans at an earlier concert in Sydney. Despite the allegations, Scott left Australia with Taylor as scheduled after the incident.
Taylor Swift herself has not made any public statements regarding the incident. She is set to continue her tour in Singapore. The “Eras” tour has already made history as the highest-grossing music tour of all time, surpassing $1 billion in revenue.
As the investigation unfolds, fans and the public alike are eagerly awaiting further updates on this surprising turn of events involving Taylor Swift’s father.
