Taylor Swift's Dad Gets Off Easy In The Alleged Assault Case Against Him From Australian Photographe

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Scott Swift won't be charged after alleged altercation with a photographer during Taylor Swift's concert in Sydney, according to RTE reports.
Taylor Swift's representatives claim photographers were being "aggressive" towards her security personnel during the incident.
New South Wales police conducted an investigation and concluded no further action will be taken in the case, reports RTE.

There have been rave reviews of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, and while it is already proving to be an undeniable success (and it wrapped up before the birth of her lead guitarist's child), it has not been entirely without its problems. Specifically, Swift's dad, Scott Swift, found himself in legal trouble with a photographer. The incident occurred after the Blank Space singer's Sydney concert.

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Scott was accused of assaulting the Australian photographer, identified as Ben McDonald, in the early hours of one morning in February 2024. Scott and his daughter were reportedly leaving their yacht when the incident occurred, but now, a month later, the issue appears to be resolved. And it's in Scott Swift's favor as it was reported that he will not be charged, RTE reports.

What Happened Between Taylor Swift's Dad And The Photographer?

The altercation that occurred last month made headlines, but representatives for Taylor Swift told the Daily Mail Australia that the photographers in the area were being "aggressive." They continued, "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."

In response to the statement, McDonald claimed it was "utter rubbish," adding, "This is the sort of bulls*** I might expect. Which female was that? The only one there was Taylor." He claims that Scott "charged" at him. "She got off the boat, she walked towards security guards who were shoving umbrellas in our faces, and then he charged," McDonald said of the events. Footage obtained by Daily Mail Australia reveals more about the events that took place, including a security guard telling McDonald not to touch the umbrellas that Swift and her father were using to shield themselves from the paparazzi.

Scott can also be seen showing the cameras his middle finger. McDonald told the outlet that his alleged actions did not show him being aggressive. According to Daily Mail Australia, he also claimed to be "shocked when he realized the alleged attacker was the pop star's dad."

The New South Wales police department launched an investigation. Then, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the police released a statement about their findings. They claimed officers "conducted an investigation following a report of an assault. No further police action," will be taken, RTE reports.

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Taylor Swift is likely relieved that the allegations against her father have been dismissed, and the case will not go further. Although she has not addressed the incident, she has thanked fans for supporting her concerts with an Instagram post.

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On March 10, 2024, she posted a bunch of photos of herself from her performances. She shared her thoughts in the caption. "We got to play six shows in Singapore for the most wonderful crowds – just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who traveled and put so much effort into being at our show," she wrote. "What an unforgettable way to end this leg of the tour!! See you in May when we get back to the Eras Tour!! In the meantime, I've got an album to release".