Global music sensation Taylor Swift has obtained an extension on a temporary restraining order against a man accused of obsessively stalking and threatening her safety. The legal development shines a sobering light on the increasing danger celebrities face in the age of digital delusion and real-world intrusion.
Repeated intrusions and unnerving behavior spark legal action
The man at the center of the controversy, 45-year-old Brian Jason Wagner from Colorado, reportedly began harassing Swift in July 2024. Over the span of nearly a year, Wagner made multiple uninvited appearances at Swift’s Los Angeles home, attempting to insert himself into her life through increasingly disturbing behavior. According to court documents, Wagner even tried to change his official driver's license address to Swift’s property.
His most recent visits on May 21 and 22, 2025, raised further alarms after Taylor Swift's staff observed him holding what appeared to be a glass bottle that “could have been used as a weapon.”
Taylor Swift’s declaration: "Disconnected from reality"
In her sworn statement submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Swift provided chilling insight into Wagner’s erratic and dangerous behavior.
“Mr. Wagner made various statements about living at my property (not true), being in a relationship with me (not true), believing I am the mother of his son (not true), and needing to see me in person, all of which are untrue and disconnected from reality,” Swift stated.
She also revealed that Wagner sent “hundreds of emails” to her staff containing threatening and delusional language. In a further attempt to gain proximity, Wagner allegedly redirected her mail and manipulated Department of Motor Vehicles records to reflect her address as his own.
“I have no relationship with Mr. Wagner and I have never met nor communicated with him,” Swift emphasized.
A pattern of threats over the years
This case adds to a growing list of incidents where Taylor Swift has been forced to confront invasive and threatening individuals. In January 2024, David Crowe was arrested for persistently returning to her Manhattan residence. Later, in July, a man in Germany was detained for threatening both Swift and her partner, NFL star Travis Kelce.
Additional cases from her properties in Rhode Island and New York have involved suspects armed with burglary tools and ammunition, reinforcing the serious risks Swift continues to face.
Ongoing legal protection
The initial restraining order, granted on June 6, was extended pending a full court hearing now rescheduled for July 21. Under its terms, Wagner is barred from approaching Swift, her home, vehicle, workplace, or being within 100 yards of any of them. He is also legally prohibited from harassing or stalking the singer.
Taylor Swift’s case is a powerful reminder of how celebrity comes with not just fame and admiration, but also real threats that demand constant vigilance and legal intervention.