Rapper Tory Lanez is seeking a pardon from California Governor Gavin Newsom while serving a 10‑year state prison sentence for his 2020 shooting conviction involving fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion.

More Details Behind The Shooting Incident

On July 12, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez were involved in an altercation in Hollywood, California, after attending a private party.

According to court documents, Lanez fired a gun inside a vehicle, striking Megan in her feet. She required surgery and publicly spoke out about the incident, emphasizing her experience as a survivor of violence.

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The case drew nationwide attention, highlighting issues of gun violence and accountability in the music industry. Megan Thee Stallion testified against Lanez, saying the shooting caused her physical injury, trauma, and emotional distress.

Tory Lanez Conviction and Sentence

In December 2022, a Los Angeles jury convicted Tory Lanez of assault with a semi-automatic handgun and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in California state prison. The conviction also included fines, probation, and restrictions following his release.

Tory Lanez ‘Pardon Request’

According to his legal team, Lanez has filed paperwork requesting a pardon from Governor Newsom. Lanez repeatedly claims he was wrongfully convicted and has repeatedly denied being violent toward women.

Support for Lanez’s pardon request has come from fans and public figures. Rapper Drake shared a petition urging Newsom to grant a pardon, encouraging fans to support the effort. Additionally, petitions on platforms like Change.org have drawn thousands of signatures calling for Lanez’s release.

At this time, the governor’s office has not made a public statement regarding the pardon request, and Lanez’s appeals are still moving through the California judicial system.