Tory Lanez Denied New Trial In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case
Tory Lanez’s motion for a new trial in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case has been denied by a Los Angeles judge. Los Angeles Times reporter James Queally shared this update earlier today on Twitter. “Tory Lanez motion for a new trial has been denied. We don’t have a sentencing date yet. Attorney Jose Baez and the Lanez team did file a motion disqualify Judge Herriford — I don’t know on what grounds we don’t have copies yet — but Herriford still issued his ruling. That matter will likely be heard outside the county at some point (and that’s also a very high bar.) There will be more in the afternoon: defense wanted to ask Herriford to confirm he’s denying their due process claims (not relevant at present) and a sentencing date could be set.”
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The judge’s Tuesday decision followed the Toronto rapper reportedly pleading Monday (May 8) for the court to not “ruin his life” adding, “I could be your son, your brother.”
Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was found guilty by a Los Angeles jury in December for the Megan Thee Stallion 2020 shooting case. He was convicted of three felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, possession of a concealed, unregistered firearm, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
Megan Thee Stallion spoke up about the shooting in her cover story for Elle last month. “I don’t want to call myself a victim,” Pete said. “As I reflect on the past three years, I view myself as a survivor because I have truly survived the unimaginable. Not only did I survive being shot by someone I trusted and considered a close friend, but I overcame the public humiliation of having my name and reputation dragged through the mud by that individual for the entire world to see.”
Lanez faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison and deportation to his native Canada.
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