A U.S. IT corporation CEO caught in a 'kiss cam' video at a Coldplay concert is reportedly considering legal action against the band.
Gossip columnist Robert Shooter recently noted on his blog that after the 'kiss cam' incident that occurred during the Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts, on the 16th, Andy Byron, the former CEO of ASTK who was involved in the video, is considering legal action against Coldplay and the event organizers.
The video was broadcast live on the venue's large screen, capturing the moment when Byron and the company's Chief People Officer, Christine Cabot, embraced. Both are reported to be married, and the video quickly spread on social media. In particular, Cabot's reaction of covering her face with her hands and sitting down when she appeared on camera fueled speculation of infidelity.
This scene became a meme, resulting in a torrent of mocking content, and ultimately, Byron stepped down as CEO two days later while Cabot took a leave of absence. Byron's spouse also deactivated their account on social media, erasing her husband's surname, leading to heightened suspicions regarding their relationship.
According to Shooter, Byron's side has stated that they 'did not agree to public humiliation' and is considering legal action citing 'invasion of privacy' and 'emotional distress.' It has also been conveyed that Byron believes Coldplay has turned him into a 'meme.'
However, experts see lower chances of Byron's lawsuit succeeding. Since the screen was filmed at a public concert with numerous spectators, the argument for 'privacy protection' is deemed legally weak. One lawyer analyzed through foreign media that it is more an attempt to blame Coldplay for personal shame.
Coldplay has not officially commented on the report, but according to the report, frontman Chris Martin reportedly 'laughed it off' regarding the possibility of a lawsuit.
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