Senators Call for Court to Scrutinize DOJ’s Live Nation-Ticketmaster Settlement

By Jem Aswad

Jem Aswad

Executive Editor, Music

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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren and four colleagues are urging the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York to use its authority under the Tunney Act to closely examine the Department of Justice’s proposed settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster, in an effort to ensure the Department made its decision based on the public interest, according to an announcement from Sen. Klobuchar’s office.

The Senators say the deal does not restore competition and protect fans, artists and independent venues. Joining Klobuchar and Warren in signing the letter were Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hi.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). 

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