Travis Scott will not face criminal charges after 10 people died as a result of injuries sustained at his Astroworld Festival in Houston back in 2021. Over 100 people were reportedly injured.
“It is tragic that ten innocent people were killed while trying to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment, something many of us do routinely and without a second thought to our safety. But a tragedy isn’t always a crime, and not every death is a homicide,” District Attorney Kim Ogg said in a statement. “This grand jury’s determination has no impact on the many civil lawsuits pending.”
Scott’s attorney, Kent Schaffer, reacted to the news.
“Today’s decision by the Harris County District Attorney confirms what we have known all along — that Travis Scott is not responsible for the AstroWorld tragedy,” said Schaffer. “This is consistent with investigative reporting by numerous media outlets and federal and state government reports that have squarely placed the onus for event safety crises on organizers, operators and contractors — not performers.”
