Tory Lanez will not be freed as motion for bail pending appeal is rejected

Copies of the decision filed by the California Court of Appeal said that the “appellant has not shown that the superior court unjustifiably denied relief"

Published on: Oct 28, 2023, 06:57:28 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Tory Lanez’ request to be set free has been rejected, and the rapper will have to continue to stay in prison. Hismotion for bail pending appeal was rejected.

Tory Lanez performs at HOT 97 Summer Jam 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File) (Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Copies of the decision filed by the California Court of Appeal on Friday, October 27, obtained by court reporter Meghann Cuniff, said that the “appellant has not shown that the superior court unjustifiably denied relief.”

“The California Court of Appeal is NOT letting Tory Lanez out of prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. His motion for bail pending appeal has been rejected,” Meghann wrote in a [post on X.

“The order says Lanez "currently stands convicted of a violent felony, which is a factor a court shall consider in determining whether the defendant poses a danger to the community,” she continued in the thread.

Quoting the order, she wrote, “Also, according to Appellant, the trial court denied his motion because Appellant is a Canadian citizen, which is a factor to consider in determining his likelihood of fleeing." She further quoted the order as saying, “Although he has submitted the minute order denying his motion for bail on appeal in the trial court, he has not submitted the reporter's transcript of that hearing or other settled statement containing the trial court's reasoning."

The31-year-old Canadian rapper was transferred to a state prison, where he will continue to serve time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Tory’s legal name is Daystar Peterson.

Tory was denied bail five weeks after a 10-year prison term. A jury unanimously delivered a guilty verdict last December on three gun felonies after he shot Megan in the feet during an argument in 2020. Tory pleaded not guilty to three charges – assault with a semi-automatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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