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DOJ's Assefi says US states' victory in Live Nation suit 'fantastic outcome'

( April 15, 2026, 21:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Omeed Assefi, the acting chief of the US Department of Justice's Antitrust Division, said a victory by 33 states and the District of Columbia in a monopolization trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster is a "fantastic outcome for the American people." In a statement, Assefi said, "DOJ and some states settled their case and got instant relief. The remaining states received a liability finding and will now move on to the next phase of a remedies trial. Everyone but Live Nation wins with this scenario."Statement follows below:...

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