Suspect pleads guilty to plotting Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack
An Austrian man has pleaded guilty to plotting a terrorist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024, leading to the cancellation of three Eras Tour shows. The 21-year-old, identified as Beran A., also admitted to membership in a terrorist organization linked to the Islamic State. He expressed regret, calling the plot the biggest mistake of his life, and faces up to 20 years in prison.
- ▪The foiled plot in August 2024 caused the cancellation of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna.
- ▪Beran A., a 21-year-old Austrian citizen, pleaded guilty to terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.
- ▪He has been in custody since August 2024 and could face up to 20 years in prison.
- ▪Beran A. pleaded not guilty to charges related to a separate plot for simultaneous attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE.
- ▪He was tried alongside Arda K., but only Beran A. was charged in connection with the Taylor Swift concert plot.
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Taylor Swift Suspect pleads guilty to plotting Taylor Swift Vienna concert attack Foiled plot in August 2024 resulted in three shows being canceled on Eras Tour By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published April 28, 2026 2:06pm EDT | Updated April 28, 2026 2:08pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Terrorists still see Taylor Swift concert cancellation as a victory: Nicole Parker Former FBI Special Agent Nicole Parker joins 'Cavuto Live' to weigh in on the cancellation of the Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna due to a terror plot.
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