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Travis Scott Hit With Hours Of Questioning During First Astroworld Lawsuit Deposition

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Travis Scott may be on a high from his new album Utopia, but he has a lot to think about outside of music. He is currently facing upwards of 1,500 lawsuits stemming from the Astroworld Festival tragedy. Overall, 10 people died in the crowd at his 2021 hometown festival show. It was a truly tragic event that is still talked about to this day. Although he has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, many are still seeking justice for what took place.

On Monday, according to Billboard, Travis Scott took part in an eight-hour deposition in regard to the lawsuits against him. While we don’t know the specifics of what was asked, it is clear that Scott is cooperating with authorities. There is a lot of money at stake here, and both sides have to do their due diligence in order for the proper outcome to take place. However, there is a gag order in place, so do not expect any specific details from the deposition to be released.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 05: Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)

“Travis Scott’s deposition is typical legal procedure. What is not typical is how the media continues to focus on him despite being cleared of any wrongdoing by extensive government investigations, including by the Houston Police Department,” Scott spokesperson Ted Anastasiou said, per Billboard. “Travis is fully cooperating with the legal process while still remaining committed to his tour in support of his record-breaking album, Utopia, and his charitable efforts to support at-risk communities.”

The families of the victims of this tragedy have been through a lot of pain. Our hearts continue to go out to them during this difficult time. Over the coming months, more details from these cases will be brought to light. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates regarding this developing story. Also, give us your thoughts on the case, in the comments section below.

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Travis Scott Facing Criminal Charges For 2021 Astroworld Festival

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Back in 2021, a crowd at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Texas turned deadly as multiple people were crushed. At the end of the panic, 10 people died, and thousands of people were injured. Now, a Texas grand jury is meeting today to determine if Scott is subject to criminal charges for the incident. The Houston native and his attorney, Kent Schaffer, are unsure if the jury will issue anything specifically today. The DA’s office in Harris County has yet to comment on the matter.

Schaffer is confident that Travis Scott is not liable for this unfortunate situation, saying, “Nothing Travis did or failed to do fits within the Texas criminal code.” Prosecutors, on the other hand, will present evidence today that’s in direct opposition to that statement. In 2021, Astroworld Houston saw an overcrowded group of Scott fans swell toward the stage when he came on. Because of this, ten people died due to compressive asphyxiation. Essentially, the crowd crushed certain people, and those people could not breathe, effectively killing them.

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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Tragedy

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CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Travis Scott attends the “The Idol” red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023, in Cannes, France. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Prosecutors claim Scott, festival organizers, and Live Nation (a Ticketmaster affiliate) allowed too many people to enter the venue. This was in disregard to the risks of overcrowding. Plaintiffs argue that Scott and the organizers wanted to give the appearance of a packed concert. Over 4900 fans faced injuries after the mass crushing. The Texas grand jury consolidated all of the lawsuits stemming from this tragic situation in a process called multidistrict litigation. That way, whatever the ruling is, that ruling will transfer to all other similar cases.

The attorneys representing the bereaved families are looking for “criminal and civil accountability” so that Travis Scott and others in charge of the Astroworld Festival know and feel the permanent damage caused. In the meantime, Scott is working on his next album. He is about to drop UTOPIA on the world, taking out billboard ads and updating his website in time for the launch. Despite the unfortunate events of Astroworld 2021 in Houston, fans are still clamoring for new Travis Scott music.

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Travis Scott’s Astroworld Fest Sells Out In Under 1 Hour

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Houston rapper Travis Scott really, really, really has the world ready to pull through to see him. The hip-hop superstar’s Astroworld Festival sale day tickets sold out in less than 60 minutes – no cap. Travis Scott’s Astroworld Fest Sells Out According to Live Nation, the must-attend concert easily sold out in just under an […]

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