billy mcfarland
Fyre Fest's founder is going to prison, but the spirit of his scam lives on
Founder Billy McFarland was still pursuing business deals while out on bail, and Fyre Fest attendees are still getting offers.
Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland Has To Pay Investors $26 Million
The ruling came from a Manhattan court on Friday, March 9.
Fyre Festival Promoter Billy McFarland Bought Blink-182 a $160k Yacht
So obviously I thought of a bunch of other shit he could've spent the money on instead.
Fyre Festival's Billy McFarland Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Fraud
He responded in court on Monday to two counts of wire fraud and two counts of making false statements to a bank.
Fyre Festival CEO Faces Charges For Luring Investors With Fake Artist Deals
Billy McFarland allegedly made out that performers like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Chance the Rapper were generating income for his company.
Fyre Festival Organizer Billy McFarland Has Been Arrested
The 25-year-old has been charged with wire fraud in connection with the festival. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison.
Fyre Festival Creator Billy McFarland Arrested and Charged with Wire Fraud
If convicted, McFarland could face up to 20 years in jail.
Fyre Festival Is Reportedly Under Federal Investigation for Fraud
More bad news for the failed event's organizers.
Fyre Festival Organizers Facing Two New Lawsuits
That brings the total number of lawsuits against festival organizers up to five.