Fyre Fest founder McFarland sued by PYRT investor

Jonathan Taylor, who met Billy McFarland while both were serving prison sentences, claims he is owed $740k by the infamous entrepreneur

Billy McFarland © Ian Moran (I to Z Photo + Video)

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is being sued by an investor in his new venture, PYRT. Fans paid between $1,500 and $50,000 to attend the notorious festival, held on the island of Grand Exuma in the Bahamas in 2017, with the promise of luxury accommodation, gourmet food and music.

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is being sued by an investor in his new venture, PYRT.

Fans paid between $1,500 and $50,000 to attend the notorious festival, held on the island of Grand…

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