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Fyre Festival Cofounder Billy McFarland Arrested on Wire Fraud Charge

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Billy McFarland, the 25-year-old who cofounded the disastrous Fyre Festival with Ja Rule, has been arrested and charged with one count of wire fraud. The New York Times reports that McFarland is accused of misrepresenting both his personal wealth and the value of Fyre Media.

“As alleged, William McFarland promised a ‘life changing’