Vienna Terror Plot Suspect Says Sorry Ahead of Swift Verdict
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An Austrian 21-year-old man, Beran A., pleaded guilty to terrorist offenses and ISIS membership for plotting an attack with knives and bombs outside Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium during Taylor Swift's 2024 Eras Tour, prompting cancellations. Prosecutors say he worked with ISIS and sought weapons; a co-defendant, Arda K., is also on trial, and a third unidentified man is being held in Saudi Arabia. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison; the defendant apologized in court ahead of the verdict, which is pending.
- Man Accused of Plotting Taylor Swift Concert Attack Apologizes Ahead of Trial Verdict Rolling Stone
- Austrian man who admitted plotting attack at Taylor Swift Vienna concert says he is sorry The Guardian
- Jury retires at Austrian trial over foiled attack on Taylor Swift concert Reuters
- Verdict expected as trial over foiled Taylor Swift concert terror attack in Vienna begins final day The Jerusalem Post
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