A Texas grand jury has declined to indict rapper Travis Scott in a felony investigation into a large group surge that killed 10 people today at the 2021 Astroworld audio festival in Houston, his lawyer mentioned Thursday.
Attorney Kent Schaffer confirmed that the grand jury experienced satisfied and made the decision not to indict his shopper on any criminal costs stemming from the concert. Schaffer stated he was not sure what fees the grand jury experienced regarded.
“He in no way encouraged people to do anything at all that resulted in other men and women remaining damage,” Schaffer reported, incorporating that the determination is “a excellent reduction.”
Houston law enforcement and federal officers have been investigating whether Scott, live performance promoter Dwell Country and other folks experienced enough protection steps in area.
Schaffer mentioned he feels sympathy for people who had been killed at the pageant and their families.
“But Travis is not accountable,” Schaffer mentioned. “Bringing felony charges from him will not relieve their soreness.”
