Taylor Swift has found herself in a legal tussle with a college student, Jack Sweeney, over the tracking of her private jet on social media. The pop star had previously sent a cease and desist letter to Sweeney, who responded by sending a two-page letter defending his actions.
Key Takeaway
Taylor Swift is embroiled in a legal dispute with a college student over the public tracking of her private jet, with the student asserting his right to share publicly available flight information.
Defending His Actions
Jack Sweeney, a junior at the University of Central Florida, took to social media to share the letter he sent to Taylor Swift in response to the legal threat. In the letter, Sweeney asserted that he had not engaged in any unlawful behavior by publicly sharing the flight path of Taylor’s private jet. He also quoted lyrics from Taylor’s song “Reputation” in his social media post, indicating his defiance in the face of the legal action.
Legal Standoff
Taylor Swift’s attorney, Kate Wright Morrone, had accused Sweeney of stalking and harassing behavior, warning him of further legal action if he continued to disclose the singer’s flight information. However, Sweeney’s attorney, James Slater, countered these claims by stating that Sweeney had simply shared publicly available data from the Federal Aviation Administration and had not made any credible threats against Taylor.
Protected Speech
Slater emphasized that Sweeney’s actions were within his rights to protected speech and that he had not violated any laws. He also highlighted that Sweeney had shared similar flight information of other public figures, such as Elon Musk and Russian oligarchs, further defending his client’s actions.
