Defendant pleads guilty to plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
A man has pleaded guilty to plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, which was thwarted by authorities. The defendant, known as Beran A., faces charges related to terrorism and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. The planned attack led to the cancellation of Swift's performances in August 2024, disappointing many fans who had traveled to see her.
- ▪Beran A. pleaded guilty to charges related to a plot to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
- ▪The concert was canceled due to the threat, affecting many fans who had planned to attend.
- ▪Beran A. faces up to 20 years in prison for his actions and has been in custody since August 2024.
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Open this photo in gallery:Defendant Beran A. hides his face behind file folders as he is escorted out of the courtroom in Wiener Neustadt, Austria on Tuesday.Matthias Schrader/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift’s three performances in August, 2024.
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