Canadian Singer Tory Lanez Could Be Freed From Jail Following His Attempted Shooting Of Megan Thee Stallion

Canadian Singer Tory Lanez could once again see a future in the music industry following a new development in his case. The rapper received a ten-year prison sentence for shooting US rapper, Megan Thee Stallion. He is currently incarcerated at California Correctional Institution.

He attempted to maintain his musical presence with the Prison Tapes series, but those efforts were also put away. Lanez seemed destined to disappear into limbo while serving his time, but a significant update emerged on October 25.

This is after an L.A. Appellate Court acknowledged Tory Lanez’s claim of innocence, suggesting that his case could be re-examined.

Apparently, DJ Akademiks acquired court documents that verify the acceptance of the appeal. This acceptance indicates that the District Attorney has a two-week period to respond.

However, should the opportunity arise, investigators will re-examine Lanez’s conviction. Specifically, there will be a probe into the claim that the rapper faced an unjust prosecution.

The rapper was convicted of first-degree assault involving a firearm. He was also found guilty of discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Parole will not be an option for him until September 2029.

This marks the first significant update in the Tory Lanez case since July. The rapper’s previous driver, Jauquan Smith, put forth an affidavit stating that he did not actually witness Lanez shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

The defense argued that Smith was prevented from testifying during Lanez’s trial. They also believed that the affidavit was sufficient grounds to seek a retrial.

However, the California prosecutors challenged this motion. Deputy Attorney General Michael C. Keller argued that Smith’s testimony would not have notably impacted the trial’s outcome.