Taylor Swift’s Father Accused of Assaulting Paparazzo in Australia
In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Swift’s father, Scott Swift, has been accused of assaulting a paparazzo in Australia. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning at Sydney’s ferry wharves, as the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker was exiting a yacht. While local police did not confirm that it was indeed Taylor Swift’s father involved in the altercation, a 71-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 51-year-old man at Neutral Bay Wharf, according to a spokesperson from the New South Wales police.
Taylor Swift’s camp has since released a statement to Page Six, shedding light on the incident and offering a different perspective. According to the statement, “Two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water.” This suggests that Scott Swift’s actions may have been in defense of his daughter and her team.
The alleged victim, who reported the incident, did not require any medical treatment. When asked about the motive behind the assault, the photographer expressed his confusion, stating, “It was a shock … There was no need for it, the security had it under control. I’ll leave it in the police’s hands now.” It seems that both sides have differing accounts of what transpired that night.
This incident comes shortly after Taylor Swift wrapped up her final Eras Tour performance in Sydney on Monday. The tour has been a massive success, with over 600,000 tickets sold for her shows in Melbourne and Sydney. Notably, three of her shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground were sold out, with a record audience of 96,000 fans each night. Among those in attendance was Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, who flew all the way to Australia to support her. The couple even enjoyed a wholesome day out at the Sydney Zoo before the alleged altercation took place.
Scott Swift’s trip to Sydney was short-lived, as he was seen flying back to the US the following day. Reports suggest that Taylor Swift and her team were also on board their luxe private jet, which was spotted taxiing down the runway at Sydney Airport just hours after the incident. It is unclear whether Scott Swift’s departure was related to the alleged assault or if it was a pre-planned arrangement.
As for Taylor Swift, she now has a few days off to recover before her next performance in Singapore on March 2. The pop star’s world tour has been a massive success, and despite this unfortunate incident involving her father, fans are eagerly awaiting her upcoming shows. It remains to be seen how this incident will impact Taylor Swift’s reputation and whether any legal action will be taken against Scott Swift.
