Megan Thee Stallion Seeks Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez over Online Harassment
Background
In 2022, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) was convicted of three felonies, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, for shooting Megan Thee Stallion (born Megan Pete) in the feet in July 2020. Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
New Developments
Megan Thee Stallion has now filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to issue a restraining order against Lanez, alleging that he is continuing to harass her through surrogates while in prison. The petition claims that Lanez is using third parties to spread falsehoods about her and her allegations, including claims that the gun and bullet fragments are missing.
Harassment Allegations
The petition alleges that Lanez is coordinating attacks on Megan’s credibility through prison call logs and online posts. It also accuses a blogger, Elizabeth Milagro Cooper, of acting as a "puppet and mouthpiece" for Lanez, spreading false information on social media and YouTube.
Previous Harassment and Trial
The case created a firestorm in the hip-hop community, highlighting issues such as the reluctance of Black victims to speak to police, gender politics in hip-hop, and the ramifications of misogynoir. Megan testified in court that Lanez fired the gun at her feet and shouted for her to dance as she walked away from an SUV in which they had been riding.
Current Legal Status
A judge rejected a motion for a new trial from Lanez’s lawyers, who are appealing his conviction. Megan is suing Cooper in a separate lawsuit, alleging that she is spreading false information about her.
Conclusion
Megan Thee Stallion’s petition for a restraining order against Tory Lanez highlights the ongoing impact of his actions on her life and career. The case continues to draw attention to issues of online harassment, misogyny, and the experiences of Black women in the hip-hop industry.
FAQs
Q: What is the background of the case?
A: Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was convicted of three felonies, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in July 2020.
Q: What is the current legal status of the case?
A: Lanez is serving a 10-year prison sentence, and his lawyers are appealing his conviction.
Q: What is the nature of the alleged harassment?
A: Megan Thee Stallion alleges that Tory Lanez is using third parties to spread false information about her and her allegations, including claims that the gun and bullet fragments are missing.
Q: What is the status of Megan’s lawsuit against Elizabeth Milagro Cooper?
A: Megan is suing Cooper in a separate lawsuit, alleging that she is spreading false information about her.
