Man Pleads Guilty to Plotting Taylor Swift Concert Attack in Vienna
Summary
A 21-year-old man pleaded guilty to plotting an attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, having allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled the three performances.
How coverage differs
Left outlets detail the Austrian man's alleged allegiance and terrorist organization charges, while center outlets note his pledge to ISIS and the concert cancellations.
- Left: Global fans rally with friendship bracelets after concert threat Left-leaning outlets report that a 21-year-old Austrian man pleaded guilty to plotting a terror attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The coverage details his alleged allegiance to the Islamic State group and the charges of membership in a terrorist organization.
- Center: Man pleads guilty to plotting terror attack on concert Center outlets report that a 21-year-old man has pleaded guilty to plotting a terror attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The coverage notes his alleged pledge of allegiance to the Islamic State group and the cancellation of the three scheduled performances.