will not face criminal charges over the Astroworld tragedy, it has been decided.
On November 5, 2021, and when a crowd of roughly 50,000 surged forwards, leaving fans unable to breathe.
Hundreds of lawsuits were filed against as well as promoters Live Nation and others involved in the event.
Plaintiffs previously alleged that Scott, Live Nation, and more than two dozen other defendants let too many people into the venue, despite being aware of the risks.
Lawsuits claimed that at least 4,900 fans were injured in the crush.
Reports then surfaced earlier today that Scott could be facing charges, with Reuters stating that prosecutors were presenting evidence to grand jurors and asking them whether there is probable cause to support criminal charges.
However, a Texas grand jury has now ruled that the rapper, 32, will not be indicted.
The grand jury also reportedly decided not to indict others involved in the festival’s planning, including chief of security John Junnell and festival director Brett Silberstein.
District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday (June 29): ‘In this instance, the grand jury of the 228th District Court of Harris County found that no crime did occur, that no single individual was criminally responsible.’
In response, Scott’s spokesperson said he was ‘wrongly singled out’ following the tragedy.
‘While waiting patiently for the District Attorney’s decision to not file charges, Travis Scott has been inaccurately and wrongly singled out, despite stopping the show three separate times and being unaware of the events as they were unfolding,’ Ted Anastasiou told .
‘Now that this chapter is closed, we hope for the government efforts to focus on what is most important – stopping future heartbreaking tragedies like Astroworld from ever occurring again.’
Scott’s attorney Kent Schaffer also told the outlet: ‘Criminally speaking there is no case.’
Schaffer added that Scott was ‘ecstatic’ with the ruling.
‘It’s a huge weight that has been removed from his shoulders,’ he said.
‘He’s looking forward to getting back home after being cleared by the grand jury.’
But, other lawsuits are still pending decisions, including a case brought by who was Ki**ed at Astroworld.
Attorney Robert Hilliard, who represents the boy’s family, said in a statement”: ‘Both criminal and civil accountability are critical to ensure that those responsible for the loss of innocent lives understand the permanent devastation they caused these families.’
The ruling comes after Kylie Jenner – – received immense backlash for
Jenner, 25, hosted the bash for youngest son Aire’s birthday, complete with a replica of the giant model of Scott’s head found on the grounds of the festival, which concertgoers can walk through.
Social media users blasted her ‘bad taste’ and branded her actions ‘insensitive’.
