Setlist: The legal fall out from the Astroworld tragedy
CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss the Astroworld tragedy, the ongoing criminal investigation and the more than 100 lawsuits filed by victims.…
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CMU Digest 15.11.21: Astroworld, performer ER, Jay-Z, The Scala, Apple
This week's digest covers the criminal investigation and lawsuits after the Astroworld crowd surge, a push for performer equitable remuneration, Jay-Z's win over Parlux, and security staff banned from The Scala.…
Travis Scott urges Astroworld victims to get in touch as another festival-goer dies from her injuries
Travis Scott has asked Astroworld victims to contact him by email as another festival-goer died, bringing the death toll to nine, with nearly 60 lawsuits filed.…
Travis Scott's attorney criticises Houston officials for inconsistent statements and "finger-pointing" in wake of the Astroworld tragedy
Travis Scott's attorney calls for an end to finger-pointing after Houston officials gave inconsistent accounts of why his set continued during the Astroworld crowd surge.…
Lawyers for Astroworld victims get access to the festival's site, as calls for independent investigation increase
A Houston judge has allowed lawyers for Astroworld victims to inspect the NRG Park site as the number of lawsuits grows and calls for an independent criminal investigation increase.…
Astroworld lawsuits mount up, as further statements are issued over festival tragedy
At least sixteen lawsuits have been filed over the Astroworld tragedy, as promoters plan refunds and Travis Scott offers to pay funeral costs and counselling.…
Travis Scott's Astroworld festival subject to criminal investigation and civil action, after eight people killed during crowd surge
A criminal investigation and three lawsuits follow a crowd surge at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston that killed eight people and injured dozens.…