More Families Of Astroworld Victims Decline Travis Scott’s Funeral Costs Offer

HOUSTON (AP) — A number of households of the ten individuals who died from accidents in a massive crowd surge at the Astroworld festival have turned down a proposal by headliner Travis Scott to pay for his or her family members’ funeral prices.

Attorneys for the households of 4 of the victims stated Tuesday that they obtained a letter from Scott’s legal professional, Daniel Petrocelli, wherein the supply was made.

In a letter despatched Nov. 24 to the attorneys for the household of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, Petrocelli stated Scott prolonged his “deepest sympathies and condolences” to Ezra’s father, Treston Blount, and Scott had needed to succeed in out personally “however doesn’t want to intrude on Mr. Blount’s privateness throughout his time of grieving.”

Ezra was the youngest individual to die from accidents suffered during Scott’s concert at the sold-out festival on Nov. 5 that was attended by 50,000 individuals. The others who died ranged in age from 14 to 27. Some 300 individuals have been handled on the competition web site and 13 have been hospitalized.

“Travis is devastated by the tragedy that occurred on the Astroworld Competition and grieves for the households whose family members died or have been injured. Travis is dedicated to doing his half to assist the households who’ve suffered and start the lengthy strategy of therapeutic within the Houston neighborhood,” Petrocelli wrote.

In his reply, Robert Hilliard, an legal professional representing Treston Blount in a lawsuit towards Scott, the live performance promoter and others, declined the supply, saying that whereas he believes Scott feels regret, Scott should see “that he bears among the duty for this tragedy.”

“And maybe at some point, as soon as time permits some therapeutic for the victims and acceptance of duty by Mr. Scott and others, Treston and Mr. Scott would possibly meet — as there’s additionally therapeutic in that,” Hilliard stated. “For now, Mr. Scott should respect the truth that his ache and his devastation pale to Treston’s, Ezra’s mother, and the opposite victims.”

Petrocelli didn’t instantly return a name or e mail in search of remark Tuesday.

Michael Lyons, an legal professional for the household of 27-year-old Mirza “Danish” Baig, stated he considered the supply to pay for funeral prices partly as a public relations ploy by Scott to “soften individuals up” within the court docket of public opinion. Baig’s household declined the supply, he stated.

“Sadly, for my purchasers, a examine from Travis Scott … shouldn’t be going to alleviate the ache and struggling that they presently are experiencing,” Lyons stated. “I believe it is going to solely make it worse.”