Travis Scott cleared of charges in Astroworld tragedy
Rapper Travis Scott will not face criminal charges in connection to the deadly crowd rush that occurred during his performance at the 2021 Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas. A Harris County grand jury decided not to charge Scott, stating that no single individual was criminally responsible for the tragedy. Investigations revealed communication breakdowns, unsafe infrastructure, and a lack of crucial pathways for medical personnel as contributing factors. Scott faces civil lawsuits seeking damages from injured victims and the families of the deceased.