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A 48-year-old process server was arrested for criminal trespassing at the Kansas City home of Travis Kelce in the early hours of September 15, after he allegedly jumped a fence to serve deposition papers to Taylor Swift. The man, identified as former police officer Justin Lee Fisher, was acting on behalf of actor Justin Baldoni’s legal team.
The incident is connected to the high-profile legal dispute between Baldoni and his It Ends With Us co-star and director, Blake Lively. Swift, who is friends with Lively and whose song “My Tears Ricochet” is featured in the film, was drawn into the case when Baldoni’s team sought to depose her. According to reports, Fisher was taken into custody at 2 a.m. at the Leawood, Kansas estate after a Nashville-based security firm alerted local police. Swift and Kelce were reportedly at the residence at the time of the arrest.
The attempted service came just two days after a federal judge denied Baldoni’s request for an extension to depose the pop star. Baldoni’s attorney had claimed Swift was willing to be deposed in October, but her legal team refuted this, stating she had not agreed to a deposition but would comply with her schedule if legally compelled. According to reporting from PEOPLE, the police report contained restricted information, adding a layer of official secrecy to the bizarre event.
This incident is not the first security concern at Kelce’s property. Another trespassing event was reported in the same month, heightening worries about the couple’s safety. These security risks have been a persistent issue for Swift, who has dealt with multiple stalkers over the years. The attempt to serve papers in such an aggressive manner underscores the intense scrutiny and unconventional legal tactics that can accompany celebrity lawsuits. The arrest highlights the collateral consequences for celebrities peripherally involved in legal disputes, as well as the ongoing challenges they face in maintaining personal security and privacy.
