Megan Thee Stallion Secures 5-Year Restraining Order Against Lanez

Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage during the Broccoli City Festival 2024 at Audi Field on July 27, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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Megan Thee Stallion was granted a five-year restraining order against Tory Lanez. The announcement came on Thursday from Judge Richard Bloom, who made the decision after Megan testified via video about the trauma she’s dealt with since the 2020 shooting and her fears for her safety.

“The court does believe that the facts in this matter show both unlawful violence, a threat of violence … and a willful course of conduct that seriously harasses the petitioner and serves no legitimate purpose,” Judge Bloom explained before signing the order, according to Legal Affairs & Trials reporter Meghan Cuniff, who was in the courtroom.

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Lanez, who is already serving a 10-year prison sentence for the shooting, can’t be considered for parole until September 2029. The restraining order will last until January 9, 2030.

During the hearing, Megan shared her ongoing fears about Lanez and the harassment she still faces from his fans. “I want my restraining order because I haven’t been at peace since I [was] shot,” Megan said. She explained that she rarely leaves her home unless it’s for work, and she’s often taunted at performances by fans yelling, “Free Tory.”

“I’m just a nervous wreck all the time,” Megan told the court, according to Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon. The Houston rapper added, “I feel like maybe he’ll shoot me again, and maybe this time I won’t make it,” as reported by Cuniff.

The restraining order bans Lanez from contacting Megan directly or indirectly, including through others. Megan’s filing also accused Lanez of using social media and individuals like blogger Milagro Gramz (Milagro Elizabeth Cooper) to attack her character, causing “severe emotional distress and reputational harm.”

Lanez had argued against the restraining order, claiming it violated his free speech rights and accusing Megan of “weaponizing the justice system.” Judge Bloom dismissed those claims, siding with Megan’s legal team.

“This decision provides the protection Megan deserves while recognizing the continued threats and harassment she has faced,” said Megan’s attorney, Mari Henderson.

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