Travis Scott Faces Criticism from Astroworld Tragedy Victim’s Family in Latest Legal Battle
Houston, Texas – Travis Scott and his legal team are under fire as they face criticism from the family of a 9-year-old boy who tragically lost his life in the Astroworld Festival mishap. The lawyer representing the grieving family, Bob Hilliard, has accused Scott’s attorney, Kent Schaeffer, of deliberately leaking a police report on the same day as the rapper’s highly anticipated album drop in an attempt to sabotage sales.
The shocking revelation came after the Houston Police Department released their report on July 28. The report meticulously recounts the events of the fateful 2021 Astroworld Festival, where 10 individuals lost their lives and hundreds were left injured. Encountering severe backlash, Hilliard slammed Scott’s team for their insensitivity and called their remarks about the report release date “stunningly tone deaf,” deeming them an insult to the victims.
Highlighting the severity of the report’s findings, Hilliard emphasized that it establishes negligence and extreme gross negligence on the part of all parties involved, including Travis Scott himself. The report even includes text message quotes expressing concerns about the safety of the crowded event, raising questions about the extent to which these concerns were addressed.
Tragically, the youngest victim of the Astroworld tragedy, 9-year-old Ezra Blount, suffered severe brain, kidney, and liver damage during the concert, ultimately leading to his untimely demise. The heart-wrenching loss of such a young life has only intensified the public’s scrutiny on Scott and his team.
In response to the allegations surrounding the leaked report, Scott’s attorney, Kent Schaeffer, previously asserted that the intention behind its release was to divert attention from what he believes is law enforcement’s lack of accountability and to harm sales of Scott’s highly anticipated Utopia album.
While the grand jury has chosen not to indict Travis Scott, lawsuits have been filed against him and Live Nation, the concert promoter. Several families of the victims have already reached settlements out of court, hoping to find some form of closure in the aftermath of this devastating event.
As the legal battles continue to unfold, the Astroworld tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the accountability that comes with organizing large-scale events and the dire consequences that can result from any negligence or oversight.
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