Bail Request Denied
In the ongoing saga of rapper Tory Lanez, who received a 10-year prison sentence in August for his involvement in the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, a Los Angeles judge has turned down his plea for bail as he awaits the outcome of his appeal.
Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, aimed to stay out of prison while appealing his convictions on three felony counts connected to the shooting incident. However, Judge David Herriford, overseeing the case, declined the bail request.
Judge Cites Severity and Violations
Judge Herriford’s decision to deny bail hinged on several factors. Firstly, the judge emphasized the gravity of the “violent felony” for which Lanez had been convicted. Secondly, Lanez’s track record of violating court orders, including previous breaches of protective orders, raised concerns about his willingness to adhere to legal mandates. Moreover, Lanez’s status as a Canadian citizen heightened fears of potential deportation.
Legal Representation
During the hearing, Lanez was represented by attorneys Crystal Morgan and Michael Hayden, representing the nonprofit legal group Unite the People. Despite the setback, Lanez’s legal team emphasized that this was only the initial step in the appellate process, as reported by Rolling Stone.
The Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case
The saga began in the summer of 2020 when rapper Megan Thee Stallion accused fellow artist Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, of shooting her in the feet after a heated argument. Megan initially hesitated to involve the police, fearing potential police brutality.
However, she later revealed Lanez as the alleged shooter during an Instagram Live session.
Lanez consistently denied the allegations and pleaded not guilty. After a high-profile trial in December 2022, Lanez was found guilty of three felony charges related to the shooting. Megan testified about the incident and its aftermath, while Lanez’s defense presented an alternative narrative. In August 2023, Lanez was handed a ten-year prison sentence.
FAQs
When did Tory shoot Megan Thee Stallion?
Megan Thee Stallion, real name Megan Pete, posted that she was shot in her in the foot on July 12, 2020 after Kylie Jenner’s pool party and that it required medical surgery.
Why does Megan the Stallion call herself that?
Meg took on the name, Megan Thee Stallion, as a point of bravado and as a way of acknowledging her stature and physical presence. As a teenager, she grew to five-foot-ten-inches and has always had what she calls a “thick” body. Megan has said that in the South, statuesque women are called stallions.
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