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30th June 2023
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Houston's fire chief also said at the time that the concert should have been ended much earlier.
Scott has since said the tragedy left him "distraught" and was not aware of how bad the situation was until be got off stage.
"It is tragic that 10 innocent people were killed while trying to enjoy an evening of music and entertainment," Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said, according to RTÉ. "But a tragedy isn't always a crime, and not every death is a homicide."
"No criminal charges will be filed in the incident," a statement by Ogg's office read.
There have been multiple lawsuits filed against the Astroworld festival organisers which many have claimed failed to ensure the area was safe for concertgoers.
There have also been lawsuits filed against Scott, promoters, concert site managers and several companies associated with the festival.
Due to Thursday's ruling only concerning criminal proceedings, civil lawsuits are still allowed to proceed.
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