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legal-entertainment1 year ago

"Judge Rules on Astroworld Lawsuit: Travis Scott-Linked Companies and Apple Remain, Drake Dismissed"

A judge ruled that Travis Scott's companies and Apple will remain on a lawsuit filed by victims of the deadly Astroworld Festival, while Drake was dismissed from the lawsuit as he argued he had no involvement in the festival's planning or management. The tragedy at the festival resulted in multiple lawsuits following the deaths of 10 people and injuries to hundreds more. Newly filed court documents revealed concerns about overcrowding weeks before the festival, and the Houston Police Department released a detailed report into the concert, including timelines, 911 calls, and interviews with detectives.

via KTRK-TV|
#apple#astroworld-festival#drake
entertainment2 years ago

Travis Scott's Mysterious Instagram Message Follows Last-Minute Chicago Concert Cancellation

Travis Scott shared a cryptic Instagram post addressing the postponement of his Chicago concert, which was part of his Circus Maximus Tour. The concert was canceled just hours before it was set to begin, and the specific cause for the delay has not been revealed. This cancellation comes two years after the tragic events at the 2021 Astroworld Festival, where ten fans were killed in a crowd crush during Scott's set. Scott faced criticism for his response to the incident but has since made a professional comeback. The Circus Maximus Tour is scheduled to conclude in January.

via Daily Mail|
#astroworld-festival#circus-maximus-tour#concert
entertainment2 years ago

Travis Scott's Chicago Concert Postponed Last Minute

Travis Scott has postponed his planned concert in Chicago just hours before it was scheduled to begin. The cause for the delay is unclear, and no new date has been announced. This comes two years after the tragic events at the 2021 Astroworld Festival, where ten fans were killed in a crowd crush during Scott's set. Scott faced criticism for his response to the incident and lost partnerships, but has since made a professional comeback. The postponed concert is part of his Circus Maximus Tour, promoting his album Utopia.

via Daily Mail|
#astroworld-festival#concert#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Travis Scott's Lost Phone Hinders Astroworld Case

Travis Scott's attorney revealed in an ongoing civil litigation case over the 2021 Astroworld Festival that Scott's phone, which is being sought as evidence, is at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico after falling off a boat in January 2022. The attorney stated that records from Scott's manager could be provided, but retrieving Scott's phone or its data is not possible. Plaintiffs' attorneys are now relying on Scott's manager's phone and messages to gather relevant information. Scott and others involved in the festival are facing a massive multi-district litigation combining hundreds of individual suits.

via Vulture|
#astroworld-festival#civil-litigation#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Travis Scott Faces Intense Questioning in Astroworld Lawsuits

Travis Scott was questioned for approximately eight hours in a civil deposition regarding the Astroworld Festival, where ten people died and hundreds were injured. The rapper, who is facing numerous lawsuits, cooperated with the legal process and has been cleared of any wrongdoing by government investigations. Lawyers involved in the civil cases are under a gag order, and Scott was not charged by the Houston Police Department after their investigation.

via Vulture|
#astroworld-festival#civil-case#deposition
entertainment2 years ago

Travis Scott Takes Fans on a Journey to Utopia at the Egyptian Pyramids

Rapper Travis Scott has announced a livestream event from the Egyptian pyramids to unveil his upcoming album "Utopia." The event is scheduled for July 28. This comes after Scott was not charged for the tragic Astroworld Festival incident, where 10 people died and lawsuits were filed against him and other organizers. Scott expressed his grief and hopes for preventing future tragedies in an interview. The release date for "Utopia" has not been announced yet.

via CNN|
#astroworld-festival#egyptian-pyramids#entertainment
crime2 years ago

Travis Scott Cleared of Criminal Charges in Astroworld Tragedy

Rapper Travis Scott, along with the chief of security and festival director, has been cleared of criminal charges by a Texas grand jury in relation to the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy where 10 people died and hundreds were injured. The grand jury determined that no crime occurred and no individual was criminally responsible. However, Scott still faces multiple lawsuits from the victims' families. Despite being cleared, Scott's reputation and career have suffered, and the tragedy will likely continue to follow him.

via The Root|
#astroworld-festival#crime#criminal-charges
crime2 years ago

No Criminal Charges for Travis Scott in Astroworld Tragedy

A grand jury has decided not to bring criminal charges against rapper Travis Scott in connection with the deadly Astroworld Festival disaster, where 10 concertgoers lost their lives. The jury returned six no bill decisions, stating that there was no evidence of criminal liability on Scott's part. The tragedy occurred in November 2021, and no one has been held criminally responsible for it. The victims, including a 9-year-old, died of compression asphyxiation. While the attorney expressed sympathy for the victims' families, he emphasized that Travis Scott is not responsible for the incident.

via KTRK-TV|
#astroworld-festival#crime#criminal-investigation
crime2 years ago

Travis Scott's Legal Troubles Mount as Criminal Charges Loom for Astroworld Tragedy

Rapper Travis Scott and others involved in planning his Astroworld Festival in 2021 may face criminal charges as a Texas grand jury convenes to consider the case. The investigation follows a crowd crush at the festival that resulted in 10 deaths and thousands of injuries. Scott's lawyer maintains that his actions do not violate Texas criminal law. The tragedy has led to numerous lawsuits against Scott, the festival organizers, and Live Nation. The cases have been consolidated in multidistrict litigation, with some settlements reached, while others remain pending. The family of a 10-year-old boy who was killed in the incident is among those seeking accountability.

via Reuters.com|
#astroworld-festival#crime#criminal-charges