Trending Now - Jury Rules Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operate Illegal Monopoly

WHO:

Engadget - Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Department of Justice, 39 state attorneys general including California and New York, Attorney General Letitia James of New York, California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

CNN - Scott Grzenczyk, lawyer with law firm Girard Sharp.

WHAT:

Engadget - A federal jury found that Live Nation violated federal and state antitrust rules.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly in its dominance of the live events and ticketing industry.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

NBC News - A jury found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

AP News - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, including a potential breakup of the business.

AP News - The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars, just for the $1.72 per ticket that the jury found Ticketmaster had overcharged consumers in 22 states.

AP News - The civil case, initially led by the U.S. federal government, accused Live Nation of using its reach to smother competition.

AP News - Live Nation has said in a statement that they plan to appeal the ruling.

AP News - Ticketmaster was established in 1976 and merged with Live Nation in 2010.

AP News - The company now controls 86% of the market for concerts and 73% of the overall market when sports events are included.

AP News - The Justice Department reached a settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

AP News - The deal includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

AP News - The trial brought Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino to the witness stand, where he was questioned about matters including the company’s Taylor Swift ticket debacle in 2022.

AP News - The proceedings also aired a Live Nation executive’s internal messages declaring some prices “outrageous,” calling customers “so stupid” and boasting about the company “robbing them blind, baby.”

AP News - The executive, Benjamin Baker, apologetically testified that the messages were “very immature and unacceptable.”

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in

Engadget - The jury found that Live Nation violated federal and state antitrust rules and determined it is a monopoly.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly in its dominance of the live events and ticketing industry.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

NBC News - A jury found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

Engadget - The Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - A federal jury found that Live Nation violated federal and state antitrust rules and determined it is a monopoly.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

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Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - A federal jury found that Live Nation violated federal and state antitrust rules and determined it is a monopoly.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

Engadget - The Department of Justice and a group of state and district attorneys general sued Live Nation on monopoly claims in 2024.

CNN - The DOJ settlement includes a $280 million settlement fund for state damages claims for the handful of states that signed onto the deal.

CNN - California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated, “We are incredibly proud of today’s outcome — and especially proud of our coalition made up of red and blue states alike who understood we needed to come together to protect our consumers, businesses, and state economies from Live Nation’s illegal conduct.”

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

Engadget - The jury's decision could lead to remedies that may include requiring Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster.

CNN - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company.

AP News - The jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states.

AP News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors deliberating for four days before reaching their decision.

AP News - Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, testified during the trial about the company's practices, including a cyberattack related to the Taylor Swift ticketing incident in 2022.

AP News - Internal messages from a Live Nation employee described ticket prices as "outrageous" and stated that customers were "so stupid," claiming the company was "robbing them blind."

AP News - The trial was initially led by the U.S. federal government, which accused Live Nation of blocking competition by preventing venues from using multiple ticket sellers.

Engadget - A federal jury found that Live Nation violated federal and state antitrust rules and determined it is a monopoly.

Techmeme - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.

CNN - The jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a monopoly, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket.

CBS News - The jury ruled that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly.

Bloomberg - The jury verdict concluded that Live Nation illegally monopolized the live events industry and overcharged fans.

Variety - The jury decided that Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster illegally held monopoly power in the ticketing market.

WHERE:

CNN - The trial took place in a federal courtroom in New York.

CNN - The trial took place in a federal courtroom in New York.

WHEN:

Engadget - The jury's decision was handed down on April 15th, 2026.

CNN - Jurors began deliberating on April 10th, 2026.

Engadget - The jury's decision was handed down on April 15th, 2026.

CNN - Jurors began deliberating on April 10th, 2026.

CBS News - The jury reached its verdict on April 15th, 2026, after less than a week of deliberations.

NBC News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks.

Engadget - The jury's decision was handed down on April 15th, 2026.

CNN - Jurors began deliberating on April 10th, 2026.

CBS News - The jury reached its verdict on April 15th, 2026, after less than a week of deliberations.

NBC News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks.

Engadget - The jury's decision was handed down on April 15th, 2026.

CNN - Jurors began deliberating on April 10th, 2026.

CBS News - The jury reached its verdict on April 15th, 2026, after less than a week of deliberations.

NBC News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks.

Engadget - The jury's decision was handed down on April 15th, 2026.

CNN - Jurors began deliberating on April 10th, 2026.

CBS News - The jury reached its verdict on April 15th, 2026, after less than a week of deliberations.

NBC News - The trial lasted approximately six weeks.

WHY:

CNN - The lawsuit was initiated due to complaints that Live Nation was stifling competition and driving up fees for fans.

CNN - The Justice Department and state attorneys general alleged that Live Nation's combination with Ticketmaster harmed fans, artists, and venues.

CNN - The lawsuit was initiated due to complaints that Live Nation was stifling competition and driving up fees for fans.

CNN - The Justice Department and state attorneys general alleged that Live Nation's combination with Ticketmaster harmed fans, artists, and venues.

HOW:

CNN - The Justice Department reached a secret settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

AP News - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, including a potential breakup of the business.

CNN - The Justice Department reached a secret settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

AP News - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, including a potential breakup of the business.

CNN - The Justice Department reached a secret settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

AP News - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, including a potential breakup of the business.

CNN - The Justice Department reached a secret settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

AP News - The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will decide on what penalties Live Nation will need to pay as a result of the verdict, including a potential breakup of the business.

CNN - The Justice Department reached a secret settlement with Live Nation in March 2026, which included provisions for competitors to offer tickets, capping service fees at 15%, and divesting exclusive booking agreements with 13 amphitheaters.

CNN - The jury was not asked to decide a total damages or penalty amount; that will be determined by the judge.

(UPDATED April 16, 2026 19:19 UTC)

A federal jury has found that Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by illegally maintaining monopoly power in the ticketing market, ultimately overcharging consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states. The trial, which lasted about six weeks, revealed internal messages from a Live Nation executive describing ticket prices as "outrageous" and claiming the company was "robbing them blind," leading to significant scrutiny of their practices. As the judge prepares to determine potential penalties, including a possible breakup of the business, Live Nation has announced plans to appeal the ruling.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 15:26 UTC)

A jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally operated as a monopoly, overcharging consumers by $1.72 per ticket across 22 states, which could result in losses of hundreds of millions of dollars for the companies. The trial, which lasted about six weeks, included testimony from Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, and internal messages revealing that some employees viewed ticket prices as "outrageous" and customers as "so stupid." The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will hold a second trial to determine potential remedies, which may include requiring Live Nation to divest Ticketmaster.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 13:20 UTC)

A jury found on Wednesday that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, violated federal and state antitrust laws, operating as a monopoly in the live events and ticketing industry. The verdict revealed that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by an average of $1.72 per ticket across 22 states, potentially costing the companies hundreds of millions of dollars. This trial, which lasted about six weeks, was initiated by the U.S. federal government, and while the jury's decision has been made, the total damages or penalties will be determined by the judge.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 11:22 UTC)

A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market, overcharging consumers by $1.72 per ticket across 22 states, which could cost the companies hundreds of millions of dollars. The trial, which lasted about six weeks, included testimony from Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino, and revealed internal messages describing ticket prices as "outrageous" and customers as "so stupid." Following the verdict, the Department of Justice reached a settlement with Live Nation that includes a $280 million fund for state damages claims and provisions to cap service fees and allow competitors to offer tickets.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 05:43 UTC)

A federal jury in New York found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally operated as a monopoly, overcharging consumers by $1.72 per ticket, which could result in hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties. The jury's decision, handed down on Wednesday, followed a six-week trial and will lead to a second trial overseen by Judge Arun Subramanian to determine the remedies, including potential structural changes to the company. The Justice Department had initiated the lawsuit, alleging that Live Nation's practices stifled competition and harmed fans, artists, and venues.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 04:03 UTC)

A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market, overcharging consumers by $1.72 per ticket, with the verdict handed down on Wednesday. The trial, which lasted about six weeks, revealed internal messages from a Live Nation employee describing ticket prices as "outrageous" and claiming that customers were "so stupid." Following the jury's decision, the judge will determine the penalties Live Nation must face, which could include a breakup of the business and a settlement fund of $280 million for state damages claims.

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(UPDATED April 16, 2026 01:20 UTC)

The Department of Justice, along with a coalition of state and district attorneys general, has reached a settlement with Live Nation that includes a $280 million fund for state damages claims. A jury found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket in 22 states, which could lead to significant financial repercussions for Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The judge overseeing the case, Arun Subramanian, will determine the penalties Live Nation must face, which may include a potential breakup of the company.

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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 23:11 UTC)

A jury has found that Ticketmaster overcharged consumers by $1.72 per ticket across 22 states, leading to a potential requirement for Live Nation to sell off Ticketmaster as part of the remedies to be determined in a second trial. Judge Arun Subramanian will oversee this upcoming trial, which will explore possible structural changes to the company following a six-week trial that included testimony from Live Nation's CEO, Michael Rapino. Internal messages revealed during the trial described ticket prices as "outrageous" and suggested that customers were being "robbed blind," highlighting the intense scrutiny the company has faced regarding its practices.

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(UPDATED April 15, 2026 21:14 UTC)

A federal jury has found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust rules, determining that they operate as an illegal monopoly in the ticketing market. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, concluded that these companies overcharged fans by $1.72 per ticket, impacting consumers significantly. This trial took place in a federal courtroom in New York and lasted approximately six weeks, with jurors beginning their deliberations on Friday. The lawsuit stemmed from complaints that Live Nation was stifling competition and driving up fees for fans, prompting action from the Justice Department and state attorneys general. While the jury's decision has been made, the total damages or penalties will be determined by the judge at a later date.