Austrian to plead guilty to plotting terror attack on Taylor Swift concert
Summary
Austrian court has started the trial of Beran A., a 21-year-old man accused of planning a terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024. The attack was stopped before it happened, but the singer’s three shows in Vienna were canceled as a precaution.Key Facts
- Beran A. is accused of planning to attack Taylor Swift’s concert with knives or homemade bombs.
- The concert venue, Ernst Happel Stadium, had up to 30,000 people outside and 65,000 inside each night.
- Beran A. and two others planned simultaneous attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the UAE during Ramadan 2024.
- The U.S. provided intelligence that helped Austrian authorities arrest the suspects before the attacks.
- Beran A.’s lawyer said he will plead guilty to most charges, including terrorist offenses and ISIS membership.
- Bomb-making materials were found in Beran A.’s apartment just one day before the planned concerts.
- Taylor Swift canceled her Vienna concerts after the attack threat and expressed her sadness about the cancellations.
- The trial is taking place in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, and will continue on May 12, 2026.
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