Tory Lanez’s request for bail pending his appeal has been denied, and he will remain behind bars after being found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
Key Takeaway
Tory Lanez’s request for bail has been denied, and he will remain in prison while he awaits the outcome of his appeal. The judge cited his previous conviction, history of violating court orders, and non-US citizenship as reasons for the denial.
Denied Bail Request and Reasons Given
Tory Lanez had requested to be released on bail and allowed to live with his son and wife while awaiting the outcome of his appeal. However, a judge in Los Angeles has rejected his request, citing several reasons for the denial.
The judge pointed out that Tory Lanez has been convicted of a violent offense, has a history of violating court orders, and is not a US citizen. These factors were considered significant enough to deny his bail.
Defense Argument and Canadian Citizenship
In his defense, Tory’s legal team argued that the rapper is in the US legally and holds an active work visa, with no reason to flee back to Canada. However, it seems that the judge did not consider this argument persuasive.
Previous Conviction and Sentence
Tory Lanez was previously sentenced to ten years in prison last month after facing over 22 years for the charges against him.
Last year, he was found guilty of negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm.
Tory Lanez’s Response to the Sentencing
After receiving his sentence, Tory Lanez spoke out, claiming his innocence and declaring that he was unjustly convicted.
The Infamous Incident
The incident, which took place in 2020, was captured on video and showed Megan Thee Stallion limping near her vehicle with a trail of blood behind her.
Tory Lanez’s Lawyer’s Remarks
Tory Lanez’s attorney, Jose Baez, deemed the sentence “incredibly harsh” and expressed disapproval of the prosecution team’s intent to make an example out of his client.
