Tory Lanez Conviction and Sentencing Upheld by California Court

Tory Lanez has faced another legal blow as the California Court of Appeal affirmed his felony convictions. He received a 10-year prison sentence in connection with the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The decision, confirmed by legal journalist Meghann Cuniff, maintains the sentence. This is despite Lanez’s recent efforts to challenge the ruling.

Earlier this year, Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney, Alex Spiro, released a detailed 31-page report. It addressed Lanez’s attempts to dispute the conviction. Spiro emphasized that the jury’s decision was supported by compelling evidence. This included Lanez’s own admissions.

“Despite Mr. Lanez being convicted at trial by overwhelming evidence… he and his team—flanked by any ignorant person they can find—have pushed whatever misleading narrative they can,” Spiro told Rolling Stone. He added that attempts to rewrite the story have repeatedly collapsed under scrutiny. “All that is left is the simple truth: he was convicted by overwhelming evidence. Those who seek to traumatize the victim of the crime should be called out as foolish bullies,” he stated.

Key evidence cited in the ruling included Ring camera footage presented during the trial. Additionally, DNA analysis indicated a 90 percent likelihood that the shooter was male.

In a related development, a judge recently dismissed Lanez’s effort to avoid testifying in a civil lawsuit. This lawsuit was filed by Megan Thee Stallion against gossip blogger Milagro Gramz, also known as Milagro Cooper. Megan alleges that Cooper spread false information about the shooting and trial. This was reportedly with Lanez’s financial backing.

Lanez’s attorneys argued that testifying could jeopardize his criminal appeal. Judge Lisette M. Reid, however, ruled that the deposition was relevant only to Lanez’s interactions with Cooper. It would not prejudice his criminal case. “The court does not see how testimony regarding Mr. Peterson’s communications and relationship with the defendant would serve to prejudice his criminal appeal,” the judge noted, as reported by Billboard.