Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

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Music artist Tory Lanez has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of three felonies related to the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion.

a 10-year prison sentence after being found guilty in December 2022 of three felonies connected to the 2020 shooting of fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion.

Lanez, also known as Daystar Peterson, had been facing a potential 13-year sentence as requested by prosecutors. The shooting, which resulted in Megan Thee Stallion being injured in the foot, prompted Lanez’s defence to propose probation and a residential drug treatment program to address his alcoholism, which he reportedly used as a coping mechanism for childhood trauma.Since his conviction in December, Lanez has been held in county jail.

During Lanez’s court appearance, he admitted to making immature statements and revealing secrets, expressing regret for his actions. The sentencing received mixed reactions on social media, with some celebrating the closure of the case and others using the hashtag #FreeToryLanez to express support for him. Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion had bonded over shared losses, using alcohol as a way to cope.

 

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