In perhaps the biggest celebrity legal trial since Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard, there is finally a verdict in the case of Tory Lanez against the state of California. It was just announced that rapper Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion back in 2020. As for specific charges, Tory Lanez was found guilty of assault with a semi-automatic handgun, carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
The Tory Lanez trial started earlier this month and concluded today. During the trial, there were several key witnesses. But, of course, the biggest witness in the Tory Lanez trial was Megan Thee Stallion. She took the stand and testified that it was, in fact, Tory Lanez who shot her that night in California. Megan’s former friend Kelsey was also a key witness in the trial, despite many in the media believing she was more involved than reported.
The sentencing should come soon, but Tory Lanez, who is 30, could face up to 22 years in prison. In addition, the Canadian-born rapper could face deportation.
This is a sad situation all around, but we’re glad there is finally closure for all involved. We especially hope this for Megan, after being shot by a fellow rapper.
The Night Tory Lanez Shot Megan
Of course, until the verdict, Tory denied shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. However, we now know many of the events leading up to that moment. According to court testimonies, Tory, Megan, and Megan’s former friend Kelsey went to a party at Kylie Jenner’s house. The group ended up leaving the party. However, they got into an argument in the car, and someone demanded that the driver stop the vehicle. After more disagreement, Tory Lanez fired the gun and allegedly said “Dance Bitch” as he shot Megan in the foot.
Despite not pressing charges against Tory Lanez, Megan has been very vocal about that night. Though she has been supported by many of her colleagues, there were some outspoken examples of people not believing her, despite there being only a few people on the scene that night. Now that Tory Lanez has been found guilty, we hope Megan’s life can return to normal.