Taylor Swift’s dad was caught on camera assaulting a photographer in Australia, leaving the paparazzo’s face as bruised and battered as the singer’s heartbreak-fueled lyrics. Swift, who just completed her highly successful “Eras” tour, is likely shocked by her father’s sudden outburst, as this violent act comes as a complete surprise to everyone who has ever met the seemingly mild-mannered man.
As the photographer lay unconscious on the ground, a bystander filmed the dramatic scene, capturing the moment when Scott Swift, Taylor’s father, channelled his inner “Blank Space” and violently unleashed his fury on the unsuspecting paparazzo. Witnesses described Swift’s father as a “deranged bull,” stomping and goring the photographer with his hooves, much like the fearsome creature he was channelling.
According to sources close to the Swift family, the incident was triggered by the photographer’s relentless pursuit of the perfect shot of Taylor, who had just finished her final Eras tour show in Australia. The photographer, desperate for a scoop, allegedly climbed a tree and began hurling stones at Taylor’s hotel room, causing the pop star to scream in fear and flee the scene. This act of recklessness was the final straw for Scott Swift, who was reportedly in town to surprise his daughter with a special post-tour celebration.
Eyewitness accounts describe Scott Swift as a “raging bull,” grabbing the photographer by the throat and slamming his head against the pavement. “It was like watching a scene from a horror film,” one bystander said. “He just lost it. He was grabbing the photographer’s head, smashing it into the ground, and screaming, ‘Don’t you know not to fuck with Taylor Swift’s family?’“
As the photographer lay motionless on the ground, Scott Swift continued his rampage, stomping on the unconscious man’s face and body with such ferocity that one witness compared it to the climax of “Frozen.” “I thought the guy was dead,” another bystander said. “Swift was stomping on him so hard, I swear I could hear the ice breaking.“
When police arrived on the scene, they were forced to use a tranquilizer dart to subdue the enraged father. Swift was taken into custody, where he was charged with assault and battery, and is currently awaiting trial.
In a statement released through her publicist, Taylor Swift expressed her shock and disappointment at her father’s actions: “I love my dad, but I do not condone his violent actions. I hope he gets the help he needs.“
In an effort to capitalize on the sensational story, the photographer’s manager has announced that they will be selling exclusive photos of Taylor Swift’s dad’s violent outburst, claiming that the images will be a “must-have for any true Swiftie.”
As for the photographer, he is reportedly recovering in a nearby hospital, but his injuries are said to be severe. Medical professionals have warned that he may never regain full function of his facial features, and it is unclear whether he will be able to continue his career as a paparazzo.
The incident has left the photography community reeling, and has raised serious questions about the lengths to which some paparazzos will go to get that perfect shot.
As Taylor Swift’s fans anxiously await the outcome of her father’s trial, one thing is for sure: the Swift family’s once-pristine image has been forever tarnished by this shocking act of violence.