Jury weighs if Ticketmaster acted like a monopoly

A Manhattan jury is closing in on a verdict in the multi-state antitrust case against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, with prosecutors arguing the company maintained monopoly power through coercive venue deals and inflated ticketing charges, while Live Nation defends its product and contends fierce competition exists; a ruling for the states could trigger sweeping industry changes, including potential breakup, though appeals are likely.