NEW YORK (AP) — David Crowe, 33, was charged with stalking, harassment, and contempt after he was seen outside Taylor Swift’s Manhattan townhouse on three separate occasions late last month. Prosecutors said Crowe violated a protective order that was issued on January 24 that required him to stay away from Swift and her home on that same day. After a psychiatric exam, Crowe was found unfit to stand trial, and the case was dismissed. He will be committed
According to Katherine LeGeros Bajuk of New York County Defender Services, “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.” The statement was prepared. “We’re excited to make sure Mr. Crowe receives the mental health care and encouraging social services he requires to make a successful and long-lasting transition back into society.”
According to Katherine LeGeros Bajuk of New York County Defender Services, “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.” The statement was prepared. “We are eager to see that Mr. Crowe receives the supportive care and mental health treatment he needs.”
According to court documents, Crowe had been spotted approximately thirty times around the singer’s residence since November 25.
When Swift wasn’t home, there were multiple break-ins at her Manhattan townhouse, some of which were committed by people who were later identified as stalkers.
An email requesting comment from The Associated Press was not answered by a representative for the singer.
