Following the breaking news of Tory Lanez, full name Daystar Peterson, being found guilty on all charges in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, both of the rappers’ lawyers have since spoken out, plus the rest of social media.
Reactions: Tory Lanez Found Guilty In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting
According to reporter Meghann Cuniff, dubbed by Twitter as Meghann Thee Reporter, Megan’s lawyer Alex Spiro was “thankful” for his and his client’s victory in court. Cuniff shared a text message on her Twitter, it read, “Meg’s attorney Alex Spiro: ‘The jury got it right. I am thankful there is justice for Meg.”
Later, Cuniff also shared a statement from Tory Lanez’s lawyer, George Mgdesyan. Cuniff reported that he said, “We are shocked by the verdict. There was not sufficient evidence to convict Mr. Peterson. We believe this case was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. We will be exploring all options including an appeal.”
The Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascón, also spoke out after the verdict was given.
He began, “I want to start by highlighting the bravery of Megan Pete. You showed incredible courage and vulnerability with your testimony despite repeated and grotesque attacks that you did not deserve. You faced unjust and despicable scrutiny that no woman should ever face and you have been an inspiration to others across LA County and the nation.”
Gascón continued, “Women, especially Black women, are afraid to report crimes like assault and sexual violence because they are too often not believed. This trial, for the second time this month, highlighted the numerous ways that our society must do better for women.”
In addition to both of the rappers’ lawyers and Los Angeles DA, Tory Lanez’s artist Melii also spoke out in his defense.
While several celebrities have shouted their praises to God for a guilty verdict, others have called out the justice system for being unjust.
Among the latter were Moniece Slaughter, who says we need to “Protect Black Men.” Joining Moniece is Melii who says she stands on “injustice” and tells fans who don’t agree with her to “unfollow me.”
Melii took to her Instagram Story and said, “Stop texting me. This not no celeb to me Hollywood sh*t to me. Tory to u Daystar to me . Stop texting me. For a witness to say he saw a woman shoot first and then the male take the gun n shoot in the air. That should’ve been all ni***s needed to know. He took that gun from her and emptied it. he was lit so he ain’t do it taking out the magazine. But I stand on injustice. Unfollow me.”
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