The Department of Justice is facing backlash for claiming victory in a case critics say it abandoned. The uproar began after the DOJ's Antitrust Division took to social media to celebrate a major ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster - a verdict that came after a lengthy trial led primarily by state attorneys general, 2paragraphs reported. "Congratulations to all on this historic liability finding. The DOJ was proud to lead a settlement in this matter that brings the American people instant relief and also applauds the remaining states on today's liability finding.