Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker deemed unfit to stand trial

The prison case towards Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker, David Crowe, was dropped by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office in New York on Friday.

Crowe was deemed unfit to stand trial, in accordance to a spokesperson for the DA’s workplace. “The criminal case is now dismissed by the function of law,” the assertion obtained by Fox News Digital continued. “He will now be committed to the custody of the Office of Mental Health to receive necessary treatment.”

Crowe has been arrested a number of instances for allegedly lurking exterior Swift’s dwelling in current months. Prior to the prison expenses being dropped, he was charged with stalking within the fourth diploma together with harassment within the first and second diploma, Fox News Digital confirmed. Crowe has been “asked to leave [Swift’s home] over 10 times,” an assistant district legal professional for Manhattan stated in courtroom Jan. 24.

Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker, David Crowe, was deemed unfit to stand trial. (Getty Images)

According to a criticism obtained by Fox News Digital, Crowe was seen there “approximately 30 times” between Nov. 25, 2023, and Jan. 22 of this yr.

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Crowe’s legal professional, Katherine LeGeros Bajuk of New York County Defender Services, issued an announcement after the district legal professional’s resolution that her consumer not be criminally prosecuted.

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“We are pleased that all parties now agree to the obvious truth that Mr. Crowe is too ill to proceed, and that he requires treatment, not jail,” Bajuk stated in an announcement obtained by Fox News Digital. “We look forward to ensuring Mr. Crowe is provided with the psychiatric treatment and supportive social services he needs to achieve a successful and stable re-entry into society.”

The period of time Crowe will spend in a psychological well being facility has not been disclosed. Once he’s deemed mentally match by medical doctors, he might be launched.

On Jan. 25, Assistant District Attorney Andrew Warshawer introduced the choose images with timestamps of Crowe dumpster diving exterior Swift’s New York City residence shortly after he was launched from jail the day earlier than.

Crowe allegedly went to Swift’s dwelling “approximately 30 times” in current months. (John M. Mantel for Fox News Digital )

“The defendant has made it clear that he cannot follow the court’s orders, as the documents and photos available make clear,” Warshawer stated.

“I just saw him digging through this dumpster, taking out some blankets, and then he just went and sat down on the loading dock a few doors down [from Swift’s apartment],” considered one of Swift’s neighbors informed the New York Post.

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“My heart dropped,” the neighbor continued. “I just thought, ‘Oh, my God, I can’t believe this guy is back. I just want to never see this person again. I hope he gets the help he needs, but he needs to leave our little street alone.” 

Crowe was allegedly requested to go away Swift’s dwelling “over 10 times,” the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office beforehand stated. (David Eulitt)

The neighbor, who requested anonymity, talked about seeing Crowe beforehand.

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“He’s been round since Christmas time,” the neighbor informed the outlet. “The first couple times we saw him, he was sleeping on our stoop or the neighbor’s stoop smoking constantly.”

The NYPD issued an announcement to Fox News Digital following Crowe’s arrest on Jan. 24.

Crowe is now within the custody of the Office of Mental Health in New York City. (John M. Mantel for Fox News Digital)

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“Officers responded to a 911 call for a disorderly male in the vicinity of Franklin Street and Hudson Street, which is in the First Precinct,” the NYPD informed Fox News Digital. “On arrival, a male left the placement and walked into the First Precinct, the place he was subsequently taken into custody with out additional incident. He was charged with 4 counts of prison contempt.”