Taylor Swift Secures Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker
Taylor Swift has obtained a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner, an alleged stalker, due to repeated harassment and threats to her safety.
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Overview
- Taylor Swift has been granted a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner, an alleged stalker and ex-convict.
- The restraining order was filed due to Wagner's repeated attempts to contact Swift, even while incarcerated.
- Wagner visited Swift's home with a glass bottle, raising concerns for her safety and prompting legal action.
- The order mandates Wagner to remain at least 100 yards away from Swift and prohibits any form of contact.
- Swift's fears were exacerbated by Wagner's false claims about their relationship and his belief that she is the mother of his child.
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Analysis
File for protection against harassment and stalking, resulting in a granted restraining order.
"Swift stresses in her filing that she does not know Wagner and has never met him, spoken to him or shared her Los Angeles home address with him."
NBC News"Swift filed for a temporary restraining order against a man who's allegedly visited her home multiple times over the past year and claimed to be personally associated with the pop star."
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Brian Jason Wagner is a 45-year-old ex-convict from Colorado who began contacting Taylor Swift while incarcerated and made false claims about being in a relationship with her and having a child with her.
Taylor Swift sought legal action due to Wagner's repeated visits to her home, including carrying a glass bottle on one occasion, and his false claims about their relationship. These actions raised concerns for her safety.
The temporary restraining order requires Wagner to maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from Taylor Swift and her home, and prohibits any form of contact with her.
A formal hearing regarding the restraining order is scheduled for June 30. The temporary restraining order remains in effect until then.
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