Travis Scott Seeks Dismissal From Astroworld Lawsuit

A Texas judge is set to rule on rapper Travis Scott's motion to be dismissed from the Astroworld lawsuit, as he denies responsibility for crowd control.

• Travis Scott, the headliner of the 2021 Astroworld Festival, argues he had no role in security decisions during the event that led to 10 deaths.
• A judge recently dismissed Drake and other defendants from the lawsuit, while Scott's request is pending a decision.
• The first trial from the lawsuits is scheduled for May 6, 2024, with some families of victims already having settled.
• Houston police and a grand jury found no criminal responsibility for Scott in the tragedy.
• Compression asphyxia was determined as the cause of death for the victims, leading to intense scrutiny of event safety protocols.

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