No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over Sydney paparazzi incident

According to reports from various news outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald and People magazine, there will be no police charges filed against Scott Swift, the father of renowned singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, following an altercation with paparazzi in Sydney, Australia, in March 2023.

The incident occurred when Scott Swift reportedly approached a group of photographers who were taking pictures of his daughter as she was leaving a hotel in Sydney with her boyfriend, actor Joe Alwyn. The altercation ensued when one of the photographers allegedly shoved Scott Swift in an attempt to get a better shot of Taylor Swift.

Scott Swift responded by pushing back against the photographer, leading to a physical altercation between the two men. The altercation was captured on video and quickly spread online.

Following the incident, the New South Wales Police confirmed that they had received reports of an altercation but that no formal complaints had been lodged by either party involved. A spokesperson for the police stated that "Inquiries are ongoing and no charges have been laid at this stage."

Despite initial speculation that charges might be filed against Scott Swift, the police later announced that they would not be pursuing any further action against him. The spokesperson explained that "After reviewing CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses, it was determined that no criminal offenses had been committed by either party."

Taylor Swift herself has not made any public statements regarding the incident. However, her representative issued a statement to People magazine, saying "We are relieved that the situation was resolved peacefully but want to remind photographers that we remain strongly opposed to the harassment and intimidation of artists and their loved ones."

The incident highlights the ongoing tension between celebrities and the paparazzi, and the challenges of balancing the public's right to know with the need to protect individuals from harassment and intimidation.