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sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in 2020.“I have never let a hard time intimidate me. I will never never let no jail time eliminate me,” the “Say It” rapper, 31, started a lengthy Instagram statement Thursday.

Tory Lanez has issued a statement following his prison sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.Today (August 11), Lanez took to social media to share a statement after the rapper was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in both feet in 2020. Lanez – real name Daystar Peterson – was sentenced earlier this week after being found guilty in December last year of three felonies related to the shooting.Peterson wrote in his statement: “I have never let a hard time intimidate me.

Tory Lanez may be able to shorten his 10-year sentence in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in a 2020 incident.Lanez – real name Daystar Peterson – was found guilty in December last year of three felonies related to the shooting. Sentencing was delayed from Monday (August 7) to Tuesday (August 8), with Lanez then finally being handed down his jail term.As reported by Legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff, Lanez will have nearly a year reduced from his 10-year sentence due to the time he has already served.Taking to X/Twitter, Cuniff explained: “Lanez will be credited for 231 days he’s already spent in jail.

was sentenced to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the feet back in July 2020, according to multiple news reports.Los Angeles prosecutors had asked a judge to give Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, a 13-year sentence. “If I could change it, I would but I can’t,” Lanez said at his sentencing, reported NBC News.

Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. He faced up to 22 years and eight months in prison for his conviction on three felony counts last December, though prosecutors suggested a 13-year sentence. Attorneys for the defense asked that Lanez be released on probation while they attempt to appeal the initial verdict.] The FADER has reached out to attorneys for both Megan Thee Stallion and Lanez for comment.

Tory Lanez's son was visibly distraught shortly after Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed Lanez a 10-year prison sentence in his felony assault trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.An eyewitness at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles tells ET that Raina Cassagne was visibly shaken after the sentencing was announced. The eyewitness went on to tell ET that Cassagne exited the courtroom in tears while flanked by family members.

Megan Thee Stallion accused rapper Tory Lanez of shooting her in the feet, the rapper has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed down the sentence seven months after Lanez was convicted on three counts at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. Lanez has 60 days to file his notice of appeal.On Dec.

Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prisonin his felony assault trial for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed down the sentence seven months after Lanez was convicted on three counts at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The rapper's sentencing is 3years less than the 13 years prosecutors recommended Lanez be sentenced back in June.

Megan Thee Stallion is asking the Los Angeles County Superior Court to hold Tory Lanez fully accountable for shooting her in the feet as the 31-year-old awaits his sentencing.On Monday, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta read a statement written by Megan during Lanez’s sentencing hearing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The GRAMMY winner, who wasn’t at the hearing, gave a pre-written statement detailing how she has suffered since the Canadian-born rapper shot her in the feet three years ago.«Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,» Megan wrote.

Iggy Azalea has spoken out after writing Tory Lanez a letter of support ahead of his sentencing over the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.Last December, Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson) was found guilty of shooting Stallion (real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) in both feet during an altercation in July 2020. Peterson, 31, has been in jail since December 23, 2022.The sentencing of the rapper will continue today (August 8). During a court hearing in Los Angeles, California yesterday (August 7), Judge Herriford briefly summarised the numerous letters of support he had received for Lanez.One of the letters was written by Azalea, according to court reporter Meghann Cuniff (via The Independent).Herriford told the court that Azalea’s letter asked him to hand Peterson a sentence “that is transformational, not life-destroying”.

Tory Lanez in the ongoing court case over the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion has been delayed.Last night (August 7), a hearing was held at a court in Los Angeles, California, where Lanez was meant to be charged after being found guilty in December last year. However, it has been revealed that the sentencing will continue today (August 8).According to the BBC, prosecutors on the case are seeking a 13-year sentence.While Megan Thee Stallion – who was shot in both feet by Lanez after attending a party in 2020 – wasn’t present at the hearing, she submitted a court statement that reads per an Associated Press report: “Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace.

Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the feet, a jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle; along with allegations that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury.Over five months later, after a change in representation for Lanez, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford rejected Lanez's appeal for a new trial. While the judge originally scheduled his sentencing for June 13, he later granted Lanez's legal team a continuance and moved the sentencing date to Aug.

Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the feet, a jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle; along with allegations that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury.Over five months later, after a change in representation for Lanez, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford rejected Lanez's appeal for a new trial. While the judge originally scheduled his sentencing for June 13, he later granted Lanez's legal team a continuance and moved the sentencing date to Aug.

Tory Lanez’s sentencing for shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion was delayed on Tuesday.

Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the feet, a jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle; along with allegations that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury.Over five months later, after a change in representation for Lanez, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford rejected Lanez's appeal for a new trial. While the judge originally scheduled his sentencing for June 13, he later granted Lanez's legal team a continuance and moved the sentencing date to Aug.

Tory Lanez and DaBaby attempted to stage rush Megan Thee Stallion during her performance at Rolling Loud Miami in 2021, according to a sentencing memorandum obtained by journalist Meghann Cuniff. Lanez was found guilty of three felony counts in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion after a party in 2020; prosecutors are asking for a 13-year sentence in the memorandum, obtained on Wednesday (June 7).

Megan Thee Stallion accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the feet, a jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle; along with allegations that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury.Almost five months later, after a change in representation for Lanez, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford rejected Lanez's appeal for a new trial and scheduled his sentencing for June 13.Megan, 28, has been at the center of a maelstrom since coming forward with her allegations against Lanez in August 2020. Lanez was officially charged in October 2020 with a felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, negligent discharge of a firearm and having a concealed and unregistered firearm in a vehicle.Lanez -- whose real name is Daystar Peterson -- pleaded not guilty to the charges, previously saying that «the truth will come out.» He was barred from speaking publicly about the case and was put under house arrest after another violation of Lanez's bail in which he allegedly attacked singer August Alsina. The Canadian rapper faces a maximum of 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted.Since Megan came forward, the case has played out on social media and even in music released by rappers not involved in the conflict.

Attorneys for Daystar Peterson (Tory Lanez) are reportedly attempting to disqualify Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David Herriford after he ruled against their motion for a new trial in the case of Megan Thee Stallion’s 2020 shooting. “In a jaw-dropping move, Lanez’s lawyers filed a motion to disqualify Judge Herriford from Lanez’s case, then told the judge they didn’t think he could issue his ruling until the motion was resolved.

Tory Lanez's appeal for a new trial, almost four months after he was found guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.The rapper's lawyers filed a motion for a new trial on March 29, arguing that he was deprived of a fair trial. His sentencing date has not yet been revealed.The case continues more than two years after Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, accused the rapper of shooting her in the feet as they were leaving a party in July 2020.According to reporting by Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma cited multiple grounds for the appeal, including a claim that the judge «erroneously allowed» jurors to view a September 2020 Instagram post from Lanez's personal account claiming Megan's now-estranged best friend, Kelsey Harris, was not the shooter.The motion also alleged that the prosecution interfered with Lanez's right to counsel with a line of questioning to Harris, a key witness, regarding accusations that Lanez tried to bribe Harris. In September 2022, Harris had a lengthy interview with investigators, but backtracked parts of her testimony during the trial, citing anxiety and postpartum depression for her inconsistency. Baez reportedly claims prosecutors used a photo showing Lanez's chest tattoo of a firearm to insinuate to the jury that the rapper has a fondness for guns and «impermissibly chilled» his right to testify by ruling that if he testified, the state could introduce his rap lyrics and a music video under cross-examination.In response, the prosecution said the motion lacked substance and the guilty verdict should stand, according to NBC News.

Tory Lanez has shared an open letter in which he asks for a new trial after he was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020.The rapper’s lawyers Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma filed a motion for a new trial last month, citing multiple grounds for re-trial in paperwork seen by Rolling Stone. Among the arguments is a claim that the judge in the trial, which wrapped last December, barred a fair trial by “erroneously” allowing jurors to view a social media post in which it was alleged that Thee Stallion’s now-estranged best friend Kelsey Harris was not the shooter.Now, Lanez has had his own say on the matter. The letter, addressed to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, makes several accusations against Deputy District Attorneys Kathy Ta and Alex Bott, including the allegation that they unlawfully misused their authority to “hide and suppress any and all exculpatory evidence that exonerates me, or furthers my innocence”.The motion Lanez’s lawyers filed made no reference to any notion of withholding evidence.A post shared by FARGO’S CRAZY LIFE (@torylanez)“Dear George Gascón, I write this message with the utmost humility, love and respect for the remarkable stance you’ve taken in regards to fighting for the justice of Black and Brown minorities,” the letter began.“Today I take a stance as an innocent Black man, wrongfully convicted of a crime I did NOT commit.

Tory Lanez has shared an open letter to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The Canadian rapper, facing up to 20 years in prison having been convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot at a party in 2020, posted the letter to his Instagram feed this morning.