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Yes, this n- - - - Tory shot me, Megan said in the video.
(Lanez was released on $35,000 bail.)
The Los Angeles Police Department reportedly had difficulties in finding witnesses who would help in their investigation.
Some early reports even said that Megans injuries resulted from broken glass, not a gunshot.
When the police came because the neighbors called the police … the police come Im scared.
All this shit going on with the police …
I didnt want to die.
Owing to a separate incident with August Alsina, he awaited trial under house arrest starting October 28.
Below, everything we know about the shooting case.
What happened, exactly?
Megan, who was in the front seat, left the car.
She alleged that Lanez shot her through the cars back window.
Megan insisted that rumors she had hit Lanez were bogus.
She also said that the shooting didnt relate to Lanezs purported romantic interest in Kylie Jenner.
According to TMZ, Megan originally told cops that she hadcut her footon glass.
The victim exited the vehicle and Peterson is accused of shooting several times at her feet and wounding her.
How you gonna tell me what I apologized for?
Lanez reportedly yelled in court.
What role did Megs public statement on Lanez play in this case?
Its unclear whether Megs public statement ultimately played a role in prosecutors decision to bring felony charges.
Why did Lanez allegedly shoot Meg?
It still comes off as unclear why Lanez allegedly shot Megan.
Megan claimed in the video, however, that Lanez did it for no reason.
What is Lanez charged with?
Prosecutors said that he personally inflicted great bodily injury.
Could Megan get in trouble for changing her story?
Prosecutors previously declined tocomment on that.
Generally speaking, however, authorities dont go after accusers and victims for changing what they said.
Robert Shapiro, who was on O.J.
Simpsons defense team,notesthere are many reasons someone might not provide accurate information right away.
Like, you just shot me.
Lanezs lawyer denied this claim in a statement in a statement toGQ.
Has Lanez issued a statement or apology?
I got time today.
There is a time to stay silent, he tweeted.
And a time to speak …..
I said all I could say on this.
Later, he questions her injury and insinuates that Megans team has tried to pay for his silence.
How the f**k your team is tryna to pay me in some whole millions?
He denies involvement a second time, but doesnt offer another suspect.
Lanez also mentions singers Kehlani and Jojo on the album.
Both womenremoved his featuresfrom their songs for the deluxe versions of their respective albums following Megans Instagram Live.
he says in Comeback.
Did Tory Lanez and his team send fake information about the incident?
Here’s my email exchange with the fake “Kevin Leong.”
Then he CC-ed his “work email.”
A representative for Lanez strongly denies that he sent fake emails or doctored text messages.
We are investigating who could be sending these false emails and intend to take action against them.
Has Megan Thee Stallion addressed Lanez?
A smear campaign cant change the truth.
During her October 3, 2020 musical performance onSNL,Megan advocated for the protection of Black women.
Yall tryna win a social media campaign this is MY REAL LIFE!
Yall tryna get retweets SPREADING FALSE NARRATIVES!
she also wrote,according to Complex.
In anow-deleted post, Megan revealed text messages which she claimed Lanez sent her apologizing for the shooting.
Lanez laterseemed to claimthat his apology actually referred to a romantic dispute.
Akademiks did not respond to Instagram messages seeking comment.
And those deportation rumors?
Lanez, who is from Brampton in Ontario, Canada, has not been deported.
Thats bullshit, Lewis previously said of rumors.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson previously told Vulture that Lanez is not in the agencys custody.
We have no stake in this matter at this point, the spokesperson said.
ICE has not been involved in this at all.
What has led up to the trial?
Lanezs bail was set at $190,000.
Lanezalluded to the chargeson Twitter October 2020, posting an emoji message claiming time will tell.
Tweeted the rapper, a charge is not a conviction.
If you have supported me or meg thru this, I genuinely appreciate u.
Recent developments indicate that the case is moving forward.
The judge denied Holleys request.
Did Tory Lanezs Rolling Loud appearance violate the protective order?
TMZ said that Miami police and Los Angeles prosecutors were apprised of Lanez possibly violating the protective order.
Did Lanez venture to reach a plea deal with prosecutors?
TatoldRolling Stone: Were in possible settlement discussions.
How has Lanez violated the protective order on social media?
Judge David Herriford determined that Lanez violated pretrial orders that prohibited him from harassing or contacting Megan.
Herriford increased Lanezs bail to $350,000.
Bail bondsman just left after posting the new $350,000 amount, an increase from $250,000.
Lanez should be released soon.
His father still waiting outside courtroom.
This all happens in courthouse.
Testing also revealed that Lanezs DNA was not on the gun magazine, Holley reportedly said.
We are pleased that the Court rejected those outrageous requests.
Lanez posted the increased bail and was released several hours later,according to reports.
Now, why is August Alsina involved in this?
Dude has no real friends, and is on a crash out mission, Alsina wrote.
Lanez replied at the time by posting on Instagram Story that he was in the studio.
Why was Lanezs sentencing so delayed?
Prosecutors argue Lanez should serve 13 years in prison for the assault.
In this case, Daystar Peterson used both.
Prosecutors reasoned that Lanez used his online reach to embolden his followers and re-tramautize Megan.
The memo went on to reference the shooting itself.
The defendant brazenly fired five rounds, emptying his gun, at a vulnerable victim.
What happened at Lanezs sentencing?
Megan herself did not appear atthe hearing, though a statement from her was read into the record.
The defense presented letters from more than 70 people,including Iggy Azalea, in support of Lanez.
Lanezs father, Sonstar Peterson, also apologized for hiscourtroom outburstat his sons conviction in December.
Ultimately, Judge David Herriford sentenced Lanez to 10 years in prison.
He will also be credited for his 40 days of house arrest, totaling 305 days in sentence concessions.
Yeah, hes still trying it.
This post has been updated throughout.
