Last week, Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion and he’s now facing over 20 years behind bars and deportation.
While many fans were happy to hear that Megan Thee Stallion finally got justice after she suffered trauma, online criticism and people not initially believing her claims, Tory’s fans on the other hand is rushing to his defense.
Following the verdict, a petition demanding its appeal has surfaced online. The description reads, “Tory Lanez was found Guilty of all charges and it is a true miscarriage of justice! The state did not prove that Lanez undoubtedly committed any crime. Reasonable doubt loomed over a 10 day trial as the prosecution was unable to show us that there were not alternative explanations of the events. A circus of speculation, insufficient evidence, inconsistencies, and drunken memories left us without much moral certainty of any truth. Meanwhile, the jury selection itself may have put him in a terrible position to begin with. If the prosecution believed their victim’s account, why was Tory not charged with attempted murder and kidnapping? Instead gave lesser charges that they were still unable to prove without doubt.”
“He now faces almost 30 years in prison and deportation!!! EJ King is the only witness who gave a clear and concise testimony. We literally witnessed every other testimony filled with inconsistenties and contradictions. Including a plausible suspect request full immunity and plead the fifth to not incriminate herself. Kelsey also committed perjury. Many said she was paid off; how is this reasonable if she said things damaging to Tory Lanez case?”
“This petition is not to tear down nor chatise Megan Thee Stallion, but it is about asking our justice system to do the right thing. An the injustice for one of us is an injustice for us all. Simply, the case against Tory Lanez deserves a more thorough investigation. Appeal his case and grant him a fair trial. Help me get the California justice system to do the right thing!!!! Let’s protect our community from injustice.”
Attorney George Mgdesyan spoke out after his client, Tory Lanez, was found guilty last Friday. In a statement obtained by Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon, Mgdesyan said Lanez’s legal team is “shocked” by the outcome of the case:
“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,” Mgdesyan said. “We will be exploring all options including an appeal.”
Here’s How Social Media Has Been Reacting To The Petition:
Imagine thinking "the media" was trying to do a Black woman WHO GOT SHOT "a solid." Tory Lanez is in custody. His family & petition can't do ish about it but get him a better lawyer to write an appeal, but that's a long shot. Also? He'll have to wait, like everyone else https://t.co/hEcHbiBQBe
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) December 26, 2022
A petition? You don't need that when there is an appeal process in place which he has 30 days to file a notice. The system is in place already and whoever came up with that petition must think this is Canada. What's next A gofundme account? #torylanez
— Dennis Byron (@MrDennisByron) December 26, 2022
Over 21,000+ signatures & growing! And read the comments! His verdict didn’t sit well with alot of people!
Sign The Petition! https://t.co/RCmYwAAOmJ#FREETORYLANEZ
#ToryInnocent
#WeThePeople @torylanez pic.twitter.com/I8R1588suq
— Queen Jameka (@queenserena252) December 26, 2022
these crazy people creating a petition to free Tory Lanez has me tickled. He isn’t getting out LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Eat that.
— witch (@freakalika_) December 26, 2022
I actually sat here and read this entire LifeTime Tory Lanez petition. This part don’t make no damn sense. pic.twitter.com/wduvHsNtQx
— D.W.
(@Royal_Patience) December 26, 2022