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Man Gets 15 Years for Plot To Attack Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vienna

An Austrian man, 21, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for plotting an attack on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts in Vienna in 2024. Local privacy rules identify him only as Beran A.

Variety Music·May 28, 2026·via Variety Music

Man Gets 15 Years for Plot To Attack Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vienna

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May 28, 2026 1:03pm PT

Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Plotting Attack on Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Vienna Concerts

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A man accused of planning an attack on Taylor Swift ‘s concert in Vienna in 2024 was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday for charges relating to the plot.

According to BBC , the 21-year-old, an Austrian citizen known only as Beran A. under local privacy rules, was found guilty of plotting a jihadist attack. Right before the court adjourned to decide on a verdict, he said, “I would just like to say that I am sorry,” reports the AP .