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Tory Lanez’s Mindset Revealed Amid 10-Year Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez was recently sentenced to 10 years in prison for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Overall, this was a case that a lot of people had their eyes on. Although many were split on the outcome, Tory’s conviction pretty well put an end to a lot of speculation. On Tuesday, the sentence officially came down, and while some feel it is harsh, others think it is completely just. Either way, there is a lot of fallout from this case. For instance, fans are curious as to how Tory must be feeling right now.

According to TMZ, his lawyer Jose Baez was very honest about the situation while speaking to reporters. As Baez explains, Lanez feels “low” and that all of this has been difficult for him to process. Moreover, Lanez is noting that he wants to be strong throughout all of this. He is going to be looking toward religion during this time. Additionally, he plans to accept any help from his family, as well as the kind of words of those who are still fans of his.

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Tory Lanez Post-Sentence

Overall, it is going to be a difficult situation for Tory. However, he did get a bit of good news last night. A year has already been shaved off of his sentence for time served. This means the last year he spent in prison will not be for nothing. Regardless, there is still a long road ahead as just under a decade is still a very long time. Some fans remain hopeful that he will be out much sooner on good behavior. However, these kinds of things can be extremely unpredictable.

Tory Lanez and his 10-year prison sentence remain a developing story. Having said that, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section down below. We will always make sure to keep you informed.

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Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Speaks Out Once Again

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The case of Tory Lanez is as hotly debated as ever, even after a guilty verdict. Moreover, now the rapper and his legal team seek a new trial after saying that the court made mistakes in his original case. In fact, his lawyer Jose Baez acted as a strong supporter of Lanez both in court and on social media. Recently, he took to his Instagram Story to call out untrue reports in the case and brought up studies on its effects. “Mistaken eyewitness identifications contributed to approximately 69% of the more than 375 wrongful convictions in the United States overturned by post-conviction DNA evidence,” Baez posted. “@torylanez #freetory #freetorylanez #freetory!!!!.”

Furthermore, this comes after Tory Lanez shared an open letter asking for a second chance. For those unaware, a large piece of evidence against him was a phone call where he admitted to and apologized for the incident. “Until my court date I’ll be posting the OUTRAGEOUS & DISGUSTING INJUSTICES used against me by the PROSECUTION to get the conviction they so DESPERATELY wanted, DESPITE the evidence they knew existed,” he captioned the letter’s post.

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Defends Him On IG

“Dear George Gascon,” Tory Lanez wrote in his letter. “I write this message with the utmost humility, love, and respect for the remarkable stance you’ve taken in regards to fighting for the justice of Black and Brown minorities. Today I take a stance as an innocent Black Man, wrongfully convicted of a crime I DID not commit. I’ve watched 2 district attorneys from your office by the names of Kathy Ta and Alex Bott unlawful misuse their authority to hide and suppress any and all exculpatory evidence that exonerates me, or furthers my innocence. I was completely robbed and deprived of a fair trial. On May 8th, my lawyers will be arguing a motion for a new trial. Not only do I owe it to myself to fight for my freedom, but I owe it to my 6 year old child, my family, fans.

“Most importantly the hundreds of thousands of Black and Hispanic minorities that cannot adequately fight for themselves. For 3 years, the prosecution has manipulated a false narrative, that has left me with no choice but to expose, and make aware, the practices the behind door deals, and the unjust system used to illegally convict me and countless other minorities. we elated you because of your outstanding eminence in making fair and correct judgements in the justice of people of color. Mr. Gascon, I come to you today as a wrongfully convicted man, not asking for sympathy, nor compassion, but for you to simply do what is fair and right by the laws of California, and most importantly in the eyes of God. – T O R Y,” he concluded. For more on the Tory Lanez case and Megan Thee Stallion’s reactions, hop back onto HNHH.

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Suggests There Were Mistakes Made During Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial

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Tory Lanez recently hired a new lawyer to his team, Jose Baez, who famously defended Casey Anthony and Anthony Hernandez. Baez wasn’t on board during Lanez’s trial in December, which ended with a guilty verdict on all three counts. However, it appears that he’s hopeful that he could appeal.

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 16: Rapper Tory Lanez performs onstage during the Meadows Music And Arts Festival – Day 2 at Citi Field on September 16, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Baez briefly detailed his role on Tory’s team, as well as the possibilities of an appeal with TMZ. He explained that he wished he “had come in sooner as opposed to later.”

“Unfortunately, this is the way that it is, but he’s got me now and I’m certainly willing to give him everything I have and hopefully, we’ll get the best result possible for him,” he said.

Baez added that Tory seems to be adjusting to life in jail better than expected. Still, there are things he hoped would’ve gone the other way during the trial.

“In all of that, there are things that certainly in the trial he wished had gone the other way,” he said. “He’s trying his best to adjust to everything. In light of the fact that he’s never been in this situation before, it’s really a tough process to go through.”

Baez hasn’t appeared in court on Tory’s behalf yet, therefore he couldn’t publicly comment on the case. However, he suggested that there are flaws in the case that could warrant an appeal. He said that the court it is a “human system” that determines the outcome of each case. “There’s mistakes in trials all the time,” he said.

“Now, when you have a high-profile case, there’s a lot more things to worry about,” he explained. Baez added that this creates more concerns for the judiciary, defense lawyers, and prosecutors to ensure a fair trial.

zPEMBERTON, BC – JULY 16: Tory Lanez performs during the Pemberton Music Festival on July 16, 2016 in Pemberton, Canada. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic)

“So all players are now playing with additional work and need to be protecting those safeguards to ensure that there’s a safe trial to begin with,” he continued. “And I have to tell you, 9 out of 10 times, we get it wrong. So I would say that there’s probably a significant chance that there are numerous errors that are within the system and within this case that should be explored, and see if perhaps the results would have been different should it gone the other way.”

We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Tory Lanez’s trial.

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