Criminal charges against Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker, David Crowe, were dropped by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Friday.
Crowe has been deemed unfit to stand trial, a spokeswoman for the DA’s office said. The statement obtained by FOX News Digital continued: “The criminal case was dismissed by the operation of law.” “He will now be held in the custody of the Department of Mental Health to receive any necessary treatment.”
Crowe has been arrested multiple times in recent months for allegedly lurking outside Swift’s home. Before the criminal charges were dropped, he was charged with first- and second-degree harassment, as well as fourth-degree stalking, Fox News Digital confirmed. Crowe was “asked to leave” [Swift’s home] More than 10 times,” an assistant district attorney in Manhattan said in court on Jan. 24.
Taylor Swift’s alleged stalker David Crowe has been found unfit to stand trial. (Getty Images)
Crowe was seen there “approximately 30 times” between Nov. 25, 2023, and Jan. 22 of this year, according to the complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.
Taylor Swift’s stalker allegedly visited her New York home 30 times
Crowe’s attorney, Katherine Regeros Bajuk of the New York County Public Defender’s Office, issued a statement following the district attorney’s decision that her client will not face criminal charges.
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“All parties now agree that Mr. Crowe is too unwell to continue and that he requires treatment rather than prison,” Bajuk said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital. I’m happy about that,” he said. “We look forward to ensuring Mr. Crowe receives the psychiatric treatment and supportive social services he needs to successfully transition back into society.”
It was not disclosed how much time Crowe will spend in a mental health facility. He is expected to be released if doctors determine he is mentally sound.
On January 25, Assistant District Attorney Andrew Warshaw presented a time-stamped photo to a judge of Crowe jumping into a dumpster outside his New York City apartment shortly after being released from prison the previous day.
Crowe reportedly visited Swift’s home “approximately 30 times” in recent months. (John M. Mantel, FOX News Digital)
“As evidenced by the available documents and photographs, the defendant has demonstrated that he is unable to comply with the court’s orders,” Warshawer said.
“I saw him rummaging through this trash can to get a blanket, and then he went a few doors down to the loading dock and sat down.” [from Swift’s apartment]” one of Swift’s neighbors told the New York Post.
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“My heart is broken,” the neighbor continued. “I thought, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe he’s coming back. I never want to see this person again. I hope he gets the help he needs, but leave him off our little street. There is a need. ”
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office previously said Crowe was asked to leave Swift’s home “more than 10 times.” (David Urit)
A neighbor, who requested anonymity, said he had met Crowe before.
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“He was always there Since Christmas“When I first met him, he was either sleeping on our stoop or smoking constantly on our neighbor’s stoop,” a neighbor told the media.
The NYPD released a statement to FOX News Digital following Crowe’s arrest on January 24th.
Crowe is currently in the custody of the New York City Department of Mental Health. (John M. Mantel, FOX News Digital)
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“Officers responded to a 911 call regarding a disorderly male in the area of Franklin Street and Hudson Street in the First Precinct,” the NYPD told Fox News Digital. “Upon arrival, the man left the area and entered the First Precinct, where he remained detained Nothing further happened. He was charged with four counts of criminal contempt. ”
