A Texas grand jury declined to indict rapper Travis Scott in relation to the November, 2021 AstroWorld concert in Houston. Ten people died and hundreds were injured from a crushing stampede at the show.
Scott was on stage when the surge happened, joined by Drake. “He never encouraged people to do anything that resulted in other people being hurt,” Scott’s lawyer told AP, calling the decision is “a great relief.” Addressing the decision, District Attorney Kim Ogg said that “no single individual was criminally responsible.” The decision by the grand jury does not, however, insulate the rapper from civil lawsuits.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Scott and, among others, show producer Live Nation. In late 2021, a Texas man sued Scott, Drake and Live Nation.
Kristian Paredes, 23, from Austin, Texas, filed the complaint, as reported by DailyMail.com Sunday. The suit accused the rappers, Live Nation Entertainment Inc.
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