Reference no: EM133669270

Question: Read the assigned supporting materials and the following essay prompt. Using IRAC, draft a response supported by the evidence provided: Jacques Webster, also known as Travis Scott, hosted and performed at a music festival, Astroworld. When Webster took the main stage as a performer, thousands of fans surged toward the front of the stage. During the crowd surge, attendees were compressed so tightly that many could not breathe. 10 attendees ultimately died from compression asphyxia, including the victim discussed below. The Houston Police Department investigated the Astroworld deaths and documented their findings in an offense report. They submitted their report to the DA's office for potential criminal charges. You are an intern at the DA's office assisting with the review of a portion of this case, namely, whether Jacques Webster is criminally culpable for the death of one of the ten victims, Brianna. You have been given the following information to review: • Statement of Makaya Delon • Statement of Gerardo Villanueva • Statement of Ayden Cruz • Documentary Notes • Interview of David Stromberg • Interview of Travis Scott • Concert summary • Statement of Greg Hoffman The DA would like to file charges for Involuntary Manslaughter. This jurisdictionThe DA would like to file charges for Involuntary Manslaughter. This jurisdiction defines involuntary manslaughter as "recklessly causing the death of an individual." The DA's theory of the case is that Jacques Webster's reckless failure to act caused the death of Briana. Fully evaluate the DA's theory and state whether the state can prove the case as required by law.

This assignment should take an hour to an hour and a half to complete. You may work in groups but work submitted must be submitted individually. You may use bullet points.

Helpful hints:

Review the prompt in its entirety before reading the supplementary materials. You want to know what facts you are looking for.
Start broadly with your rule identification before getting specific. Upsidedown triangle!
Reach your final conclusion of whether the state will succeed in establishing each element of the offense utilizing their preferred theory.
Write for the uninformed reader, not me.
Remember that this case, and the supplementary material, involve real people who have suffered injury, trauma, and loss. Be respectful in your discussion.