Rapper Tory Lanez Awaits Sentencing for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion – No Error Found

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Rapper Tory Lanez Awaits Sentencing for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion – No Error Found

The Rapper, Tory Lanez request for new trail was denied after being convicted in December 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. His attorney argued procedural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, discovery violations and ineffective counsel. Rapper’s conviction was a clear victory for women who have been shamed, dismissed, and blamed for violent crimes.


Why Request for New Trial Denied?

The Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford has rejected the request made by Tory Lanez for a new trial after being convicted in December 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Lanez’s attorney Jose Baez argued a day prior to the decision that his being found guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence was due to procedural errors, prosecutorial misconduct, discovery violations and ineffective counsel.

According to the FOX 11, the Judge Herriford revealed that,

The court finds no error, prosecutorial misconduct or newly discovered evidence.


Lengthy Hearing Brief

According to FOX 11, Baez and co-counsel Matthew Barhoma asked for several recesses due to lengthy hearing, complained about Herriford's handling of their defense claims and argued against the judge for not allowing for more witnesses and exhibits in Lanez's defense. The outlet further added, Lanez’s lawyer claimed that his former attorney George Mgdesyan was not prepare well in the due core time and 10 day trial was a jumbled, bungled mess.

Lanez is currently in jail since the verdict was read in December with the 22 years and eight months in prison but still waits for sentencing date.


Rapper's Gun Tattoo as Evidence

Rapper Tory Lanez Awaits Sentencing for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion – No Error Found

Lanez’s legal team filed for a new trial last month raising the question that how rapper’s gun tattoo used as evidence which was taken from Lanez’s Instagram account. This act is wrongful and they believe that the Judge will re-consider such loose evidence in the case.


Lanez Words with Judge

The rapper pledge to the Judge Herriford after being denied for a new trail request and said

"Your honor, please don't ruin my life."

 

Megan Thee Stallion Interview

Meghan open up about the Lanez conviction during an interview with Elle last month that

"I don't want to call myself a victim. 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 world to see. It was more than just vindication for me, it was a victory for every woman who has ever been shamed, dismissed, and blamed for a violent crime committed against them."


Rapper Tory Lanez Awaits Sentencing for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion – No Error Found