SUMMARY
- Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020; maximum sentence may exceed 22 years.
- The case ignited debates on misogyny and racism against Black women, sparking the term "misogynoir."
- Emotional reactions in court and online vitriol marked the contentious trial, highlighting the complexities of the celebrity justice system.
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The world of hip-hop faced a legal storm as rapper Tory Lanez, legally known as Daystar Peterson, prepares for his sentencing in the case involving the shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete, outside an LA party in 2020. The sentencing, scheduled for Monday at 10:30 a.m. PST, is set to conclude a case that has garnered immense media attention.
Megan accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot post a Hollywood Hills party. Lanez staunchly denied the claims, even releasing an album to refute her accusations. However, in December, he was found guilty of three felony charges, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, leading to a potential sentence of over 22 years in prison, along with possible deportation to Canada.
The 2020 shooting led Megan to the operating table, with surgeons removing bullet fragments from her foot. Though initially withholding the shooter's identity, Megan later publicly named Lanez on Instagram and in her song "Shots Fired." Lanez's defense argued that jealousy fueled the case, and DNA evidence was subpar, but the case went against them, further intensifying public discourse.
Online frenzy ensued, as many attacked Megan while fans supported her, criticizing the focus on her sexual history. The term "misogynoir" emerged, pointing to the intersection of sexism and racism against Black women. The courtroom saw emotional reactions as well, with Lanez's father calling the prosecutors “evil” and “wicked” post the guilty verdict.
Legal motions and filings followed, with Lanez's lawyers seeking a new trial and ultimately being denied. The prosecutors asked for a 13-year sentence, highlighting the re-traumatizing effect of Lanez's social media posts on Megan. Meanwhile, Lanez's lawyers requested probation and a substance abuse program. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón commended Megan for her "bravery," marking a challenging chapter in both artists' lives.
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