Tory Lanez just took another L in his fight to overturn his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. As we previously reported, Lanez — born Daystar Peterson — filed two separate petitions tied to the July 2020 shooting that left Megan injured.
According to Complex, one petition argued that his driver never testified, while the other tried to bring in a new statement from a security guard for Kelsey Harris, Megan’s former best friend. Both moves were officially shut down on Tuesday by the California Court of Appeals.
If you remember, back in May, Tory’s legal team told reporters about Bradley Jennings — who worked as a driver and bodyguard for Kelsey Harris — allegedly coming forward with a bombshell claim. Jennings reportedly said he heard Harris admit, “she had the gun, she fired it three times, Mr. Peterson grabbed her arm and knocked it down, and the gun fired two more times.”
Lanez’s attorney backed that up, saying, “In essence, Mr. Peterson never shot anybody.”
Megan Thee Stallion’s Team Fires Back
It didn’t take long for Megan’s camp to clap back. The very next day, they issued a strong statement.
Tory Lanez was tried and convicted by a jury of his peers and his case was properly adjudicated through the court system, they wrote, per XXL Magazine. This is not a political matter — this is a case of a violent assault that was resolved in the court of law.
Where Tory Lanez’s Case Stands Now
Peterson is currently serving a 10-year sentence after being found guilty of assault with a firearm, possession of a concealed firearm, and negligent discharge of a gun. His legal fight isn’t over, though.
He still has a main appeal active, with oral arguments scheduled for August 18. But given that his latest attempt to introduce new evidence was denied, it’s clear the road ahead won’t be easy.
