Los Angeles prosecutor’s office sentences Canadian rapper to ten years in prison tory lanez for shooting Rapper also in July 2020 megan the stallion in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood.
Lenz’s attorney, Jose Baez, has since said that his client plans to appeal against the sentence.
“We have raised important issues in our request for a new trial,” he said, referring to the lack of DNA evidence on the weapon used.
On his part, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon criticized that the rapper tried to silence and intimidate Stallion into dissuading him from sharing his version, while it remains strong.Despite attempts at physical violence, verbal attacks and public humiliation,
Photo: Tory Lanez/Instagram.
“The fact that (Megan) is a successful artist has brought an important focus to the issue of violence against women,” the prosecutor said. She indicated that many women are afraid to talk about their experiences and hoped it would inspire others. victim.
The rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted of assault with a handgun by a Los Angeles court in December. Semi-automatic fire for shooting with reckless abandonand for carrying a loaded and unregistered pistol in a vehicle, despite the fact that Lenz pleaded not guilty, US television network CNN reports.
Stallion reported that the rapper shot her in the leg after she exited the vehicle they were traveling in, where they argued.
Gascon thanked the singer for her testimony and condemned the harassment and ridicule she faced after defending her version.
“You showed incredible courage and vulnerability in your testimony despite the repeated and vicious attacks that you did not deserve,” the prosecutor said, adding that “women, especially black women, are more vulnerable to crimes such as assault and sexual violence.” Afraid to report because many times they are not believed.” (Europe Press).
Photo: Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram.