In a recent development, Tory Lanez, the rapper convicted for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, has been denied bail and will serve a 10-year sentence in state prison.
The decision was made by Judge David Herriford at a hearing in Los Angeles.
Unite the People CEO and co-founder, Ceasar McDowell, confirmed this news.
The denial of the bail motion comes after Lanez’s legal team filed a new motion requesting that his prison sentence be halted during the appeal process.
They also requested that he be allowed to reside in the Los Angeles area with his wife and young son.
However, Judge Herriford cited the violent nature of Lanez’s conviction, his past violations of court orders, and the risk of deportation as reasons for denying the motion.
Lanez’s attorney, Crystal Morgan, stated that despite the setback, Lanez’s legal team remains committed to fighting for his rights.
They may file a similar motion for bail in the appellate court.
Morgan expressed disappointment but emphasized that it would not deter them from their mission to seek justice for Lanez.
In December, Lanez was found guilty of three felonies related to the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion.
These included assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
The sentencing took place last month after several delays, and Lanez received credit for the time he has already served since his conviction.
The trial surrounding Lanez’s actions created significant controversy within the hip-hop community.
It raised important issues such as the reluctance of Black victims to engage with law enforcement, gender politics in hip-hop, online toxicity, the protection of Black women, and the impact of misogynoir.
The case sparked a cultural firestorm and brought attention to these pressing matters.
In an Instagram post following his sentencing, Lanez addressed his fans and asserted his innocence.
He stated that he will not allow jail time to define him.
Lanez took responsibility for the verbal and intimate moments he shared with those involved but maintained his innocence regarding the charges he was wrongfully convicted of.
He expressed his determination to fight and emerge victorious, emphasizing that tough times do not last, but tough people do.
The news of Tory Lanez’s denial of bail and subsequent 10-year prison sentence has sent shockwaves through the music industry.
As Lanez prepares to serve his sentence, his legal team continues their efforts to appeal the verdict and secure justice for their client.
The outcome of this high-profile case will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the hip-hop community and the ongoing conversations surrounding race, gender, and accountability within the industry.
Sources:
– USA TODAY
