Breaking News: Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion
In a shocking turn of events, Grammy-winning rapper Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The incident, which took place in 2020, left Megan traumatized and seeking justice.
Lanez was convicted on December 23 of multiple charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. The sentencing came after a two-day hearing, during which prosecutors argued for a 13-year prison term, while Lanez’s defense team fought for probation.
Megan Thee Stallion, in a powerful statement read by Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta, expressed her pain and frustration, saying, “He not only shot me. He made a mockery of my trauma.” She revealed that she can’t even be in the same room as Lanez anymore.
The incident occurred as Megan was leaving a party at Kylie Jenner’s house. Lanez allegedly shot her in the foot, and Megan testified that he told her to “dance, bitch,” before pulling the trigger. The courtroom was filled with chaos when the guilty verdict was announced, with Lanez’s father yelling at the judge and spectators demanding an appeal.
Lanez, dressed in a pink coat, pink pants, and a white turtleneck, sat in stunned silence as he was led away in handcuffs. He plans to appeal the verdict, but for now, his sentencing is scheduled for January 27. If given the maximum sentence, Lanez could face 22 years in prison and potential deportation to Canada, his home country.
Throughout the trial, Lanez maintained his innocence, even dedicating an entire album to refute Megan Thee Stallion’s version of events. However, the evidence presented, including bullet fragments found in Megan’s foot, left little doubt about his guilt.
This case has garnered significant attention, with other celebrities, such as Cardi B, speaking out in support of Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper questioned why someone would lie about being shot and called Megan a “superstar.”
As we await Lanez’s sentencing, the music industry and fans alike are left grappling with the aftermath of this shocking incident. Stay tuned for further updates.
Erik Pedersen and City News Service contributed to this report.
