Rapper Tory Lanez was sentenced to a 10-year prison term on Tuesday for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in the Hollywood Hills over three years ago. The hearing lasted two days, with prosecutors seeking a 13-year sentence and the defense presenting witnesses in hopes of probation. The Canadian rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted of assault with a firearm, possessing an unregistered firearm, and discharging a firearm with negligence. Lanez has been in custody since his verdict. Megan Thee Stallion expressed in a victim impact statement that she has not experienced peace since the incident and cannot be in the same room with Lanez. Despite this, Lanez received support from witnesses, including his father and the mother of his son, who testified about his charitable efforts and trauma. The judge received numerous letters in support of Lanez and recognized two aggravating factors but not a third. Prosecutors argued that Megan was scarred physically and emotionally due to the shooting, while the defense stated that Lanez was intoxicated and couldn’t remember the details of the argument. Despite the defense’s bid for a new trial being rejected in May, Lanez continues to profess his innocence. He claimed to have been wrongfully convicted and deprived of a fair trial in an Instagram post directed at the Los Angeles County District Attorney, calling for justice. Lanez has been in custody since the jury’s verdict, where he was found guilty on all counts. Megan Thee Stallion testified during the trial, identifying Lanez as the shooter and stating that he offered her money to stay silent. The Grammy-winning singer published an essay on Elle magazine’s website, emphasizing her survivor status and overcoming public humiliation. Prosecutors argued that Lanez fired multiple shots at a vulnerable victim and has since humiliated and traumatized Megan through his actions and words. Lanez’s new attorneys requested probation and a residential treatment program, highlighting his charitable nature and mental condition.
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