The artist will not be prosecuted for what happened at an event in Houston, where on November 5, 2021, ten young people were crushed to death by a crowd that crowded under the stage during his performance. “The Harris County District Attorney’s decision confirms what we’ve known all along: Travis Scott is not responsible,” his attorney told Variety.
Rapper Travis Scott will not be charged in the tragedy that took place at the Astroworld festival in Houston, Texas, where on November 5, 2021, ten young people between the ages of nine and 27 died crushed under the stage where he performed. performed himself. However, hundreds of billions of dollars of civil lawsuits remain unresolved for the artist and event organizers.
Lawyer: Travis Scott is not responsible for AstroWorld tragedy
“My client Travis Scott will not be charged with any felony or misdemeanor in connection with his participation in the AstroWorld festival,” said the artist’s attorney, Kent Shaffer. diversity – The decision of the Harris County District Attorney confirms what we knew from the beginning: Travis Scott is not responsible for the tragedy at AstroWorld. This is consistent with multiple media investigative reports and reports from the federal and state governments that place the burden of event safety crises on organisers, operators and contractors rather than performers. Patiently waiting for the D.A.’s decision, Travis Scott became an inaccurate and misguided target despite interrupting the show three times and unaware of the events unfolding. Now that this chapter is closed, we hope the government’s efforts will be focused on what matters most: preventing a repeat of heartbreaking tragedies like AstroWorld.”
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Tragedy and safety plan
In the tragedy of November 5, 2021, in addition to 10 victims, there were more than 300 victims, some of which, the newspaper writes. The keeper – later it was reported that in the crowd they were so closely packed that they could not move their arms or even breathe. According to the newspaper, the Festival’s operational plan “consisted of detailed protocols for various dangerous scenarios, including gunfire, bombing or terrorist threats, and adverse weather conditions. But it did not contain information on what to do in the event of an “influx of crowds.”
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Travis Scott in Milan
Tonight only, Travis Scott will make his Italian debut at the SNAI San Siro Racecourse as part of the 2023 I-Days Milano Coca-Cola. About 80,000 spectators are expected for his first and only date in our country.
