Attorneys representing Taylor Swift have issued a cease-and-desist letter to a Florida college student, Jack Sweeney, who runs social media accounts tracking the private jet movements of celebrities and public figures, including Swift. Confirming the receipt of the letter, Sweeney disclosed that Swift’s attorneys accused him of engaging in stalking and harassing behavior by consistently publishing real-time information about Swift’s location and future whereabouts on social media platforms.
Sweeney, known for tracking the private jet travels of prominent figures like Elon Musk, operates the accounts using publicly available flight data from the Federal Aviation Administration and other sources. While his intention is to provide transparency and public information, Swift’s attorneys argue that such tracking poses an imminent threat to her safety, given her history of dealing with stalkers and individuals seeking to harm her.
The letter emphasizes the potential danger posed by sharing Swift’s location information, citing instances where individuals armed with weapons have attempted to harm her. Swift’s legal team warns Sweeney that failure to cease publishing information about Swift’s jet travels will result in them pursuing all available legal remedies.
Sweeney, in response, maintains that he never intended any harm and argues for transparency in tracking public figures’ movements. Despite acknowledging Swift’s concerns, Sweeney contends that her jet travels garner significant public interest and scrutiny, implying that Swift should expect such tracking regardless of his actions.
Swift’s representatives declined to comment on the matter when approached by CNN. However, a spokeswoman for Swift highlighted the timing of stalkers’ activities coinciding with information from Sweeney’s accounts, suggesting a potential connection.
Interest in Swift’s upcoming travels has intensified, particularly regarding her attendance at the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Recent statements from the Japanese Embassy suggest Swift’s potential ability to attend the event despite her overseas tour.
As the situation unfolds, Swift’s legal team remains adamant about protecting her privacy and safety, signaling their readiness to pursue legal action if necessary.