Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse

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Sugarland Deposition Release Stirs Controversy

On Monday, CNN Entertainment released a statement from Sugarland spokesman Allan Mayer after a portion of band member Jennifer Nettles' videotaped deposition was released to the public. More

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Sugarland Fans React To State Fair Investigation

Sugarland fans speak out about the recent depositions of group members Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush in connection with the Indiana State Fair stage collapse that killed seven people and injured more than 50 others. More

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Report: State Fair Stage Not Adequately Supported

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The stage rigging that collapsed at Indiana State Fair, killing seven people and injuring dozens more, was not adequately supported and did not meet basic codes, a report finds. More

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Rep: Sugarland Won't Be 'Bullied' Into Rushed Depositions

Attorneys for Sugarland are fighting back against claims the country band isn't cooperating in lawsuits filed after August's Indiana State Fair stage rigging collapse. More
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Lawmakers Approve Extra $6M For State Fair Victims' Fund

Victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse could benefit from an extra $6 million after lawmakers approved a compensation bill, officials said. More

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House Passes Bill Requiring Stage Inspections

All large, temporary outdoor stages like the one in last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair collapse would face temporary state inspection standards under a bill approved Monday by the Indiana House. More
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Victims Upset Sugarland Denies Responsibility In Collapse

Sugarland's denial of responsibility in the deadly Indiana State Fair collapse is angering some of the country duo's longtime fans. More
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Sugarland Responds To Fair Collapse Lawsuit

Country music duo Sugarland says others are responsible for the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.

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State Fair Attorneys Seek To Limit Pre-Trial Publicity

Attorneys in the investigation of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse said they want tighter controls of the information that’s released to the media.

Gov. Daniels Recruits Industry Gurus For Stage Safety Reform

State leaders debate possible changes to outdoor stage inspection regulations in an effort to prevent another collapse similar to the one that happened last year at the Indiana State Fair. More

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State Fair Survivor Seeks Comfort In Investigations

Although investigative engineers said the construction was shoddy and emergency response following the collapse was unorganized, one state fair survivor said she’s still having a hard time coming to terms with the accident. More

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State Fair Survivors React To Report Findings

Survivors of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse say they hope Thursday’s report will prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. More

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Sugarland State Fair Depositions Under Way

Attorneys questioned Sugarland singer Jennfier Nettles about what she knew and when in regards to the Indiana State Fair stage collapse. News Alerts: Facebook | Twitter | Email

State Fair Victim's Family Reacts To Report

Family members of Nathan Byrd listen as engineers explain what happened on the night of the Sugarland concert at the Indiana State Fair.

Sugarland's Kristian Bush Ordered Deposed In Collapse

The Marion County judge overseeing the Indiana State Fair stage collapse investigation orders Sugarland singer Kristian Bush to be deposed along with bandmate Jennifer Nettles. More

State Fair: Sugarland Was Asked To Delay Concert

The Indiana State Fair Commission twice tried to convince country duo Sugarland to delay its concert the night of last August's deadly stage rigging collapse, according to court documents. More

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Fines Don't Ease Grief For Collapse Victims' Families

The family of a stagehand who died in the stage rigging collapse at the Indiana State Fair said fines issued Wednesday do little to ease their grief. More
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IOSHA Issues Citations In State Fair Collapse

The Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration cites three organizations in its investigation of workplace violations in the stage rigging collapse at the Indiana State Fair that killed seven people and injured 58 more. More
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State Fair Attorneys Seek To Limit Pre-Trial Publicity

Attorneys in the investigation of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse said they want tighter controls of the information that¿s released to the media.

State Fair Survivors Seek Comfort In Investigations

One day after international engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti released a report on the investigation of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse, survivors spoke out about the findings and how their lives would be different moving forward.

Report: State Fair Stage Not Adequately Supported

The stage rigging that collapsed at Indiana State Fair, killing seven people and injuring dozens more, was not adequately supported, and officials on the ground were unprepared to handle the situation, two investigative reports found.

Sugarland State Fair Depositions Under Way

Attorneys questioned Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles about what she knew and when in regards to the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.

Victim On Sugarland: They Need To Take Responsibility

Sugarland's denial of responsibility in the deadly Indiana State Fair collapse is angering some of the country duo's longtime fans.

Judge Rules State Can Pay Victims Of State Fair Tragedy

U.S. District Court Judge Sarah Evans Barker ruled on Wednesday that the lawsuit against the state claiming a payment cap on damages violates the U.S. Constitution and can proceed as a class-action lawsuit.

Sugarland Concert Brings Healing, Closure To Fans

Sugarland Fans Seek Support, Healing At Indy Concert

Engineers Ready To Dive Deep Into Fair Collapse

State Fair Hires Firm To Evaluate Policies After Collapse