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Twitter Reacts To Rumor Of “Not Guilty” Tory Lanez Verdict
With testimonies and closing statements bringing Tory Lanez’s trial to a close, many have been awaiting the jury’s verdict. On Thursday afternoon, word began circulating that the Toronto rapper was found not guilty with several outlets reporting it, though it has been found to be untrue.
According to legal reporter Meghann Cuniff, confusion likely stemmed from reporters handing out a verdict form, though the jury had two separate pages that read both guilty and not guilty.
“Reporters are passing around the verdict form in the hallway,” she said on Twitter. “I think there’s confusion online because people see the top of one page and think that’s it, but jury has two pages for each charge: One for not guilty and one for guilty. This is the assault charge. No verdict yet.”
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Cuniff also revealed that the jury will continue their deliberations on Friday morning, making it likely that an actual verdict will be announced shortly after.
“The jury in Tory Lanez’s trial is coming back tomorrow at 9 a.m. for continued deliberations,” she also shared on Twitter, giving the public an update on the high-profile case.
Believing that the “Say It” rapper was found not guilty, many took to Twitter to share their thoughts following the rumor taking off.
“Tory Lanez found not guilty. People are about to have a conniption,” one user wrote.
Another shared, “Tory lanez not guilty. Is the black man hate train up & running yet?”
“Tory Lanez found Not guilty,” someone else tweeted, adding “Let WW3 begin.”
Tory Lanez found Not guilty….. let WW3 begin
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I Aint Got It (@JCNL3) December 22, 2022
Oh god Tory Lanez was found not guilty so now everyone who doesn’t know how to interpret a court case thinks Meg the Stallion lied about being shot even though that was not what the trial was
— n (@NVTVL) December 22, 2022
Check back in with HotNewHipHop for updates on the upcoming verdict.
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Pardison Fontaine Support Women Who Have Faced Injustice Amid Tory Lanez Trial
As false reports about the verdict in the Tory Lanez trial permeates social media, Pardison Fontaine has surfaced with a message. The rapper-songwriter has been dating Megan Thee Stallion for some time, but their affectionate posts have lulled in recent months. Following explosive—and contradictory—testimony from several witnesses during the trial, Fontaine shares a note. It’s about supporting women who have been victims but face public ridicule.
“To any woman especially ones of color that has suffered an injustice I feel for you,” he wrote.
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He added, “When you find the courage to speak up, it seems you will be ridiculed.. your credibility will questioned. Your entire past will be held under a magnifying glass. In an instant you can go from victim to defendant in the eyes of the public.”
“To anyone with a daughter Sister mother niece or aunt .. I pray for their protection.” He added, “I pray for their covering” and said he “wouldn’t wish this on anyone.”
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Megan’s intimate life was placed center stage when she took the stand. She has been accused of lying about her sexual relationship with Lanez, leaving her critics to state she wasn’t truthful about who shot her.
“I feel disgusted, I feel dirty, my own partner is embarrassed,” Megan told the court during her testimony. “I can’t even be happy, I don’t want to talk to friends or family.”
The jury is currently deliberating. Reports state if they can’t reach a verdict today, they can return to court tomorrow or take the day off and resume on Tuesday.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Attorney “Exploring Legal Options” Against Bloggers
It has been stated that we could receive a verdict in the Tory Lanez trial regarding the Megan Thee Stallion shooting as early as this afternoon. As the jury deliberates, a new report by NBC News has begun to circulate as they examine the public’s obsession with this case. Further, the outlet picked apart how blogs and blogging culture impacted how the public perceived Megan’s guilt, innocence, or culpability, even though she was the victim.
Alex Spiro, Megan’s attorney, spoke with NBC News and suggested that legal action could be taken against outlets that purposefully shared misinformation about the case.
@MilagroGramz__ Millie aka Mob radio has true news on Megan ,Quan, Tory case & confirms it
I’ll try to upload the rest of the 20-30 seconds pic.twitter.com/akbvBaA9jb— Barb
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(@Gog31566801) December 22, 2022
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Spiro said his team is “exploring all legal options” against “bloggers who have posted misinformation.” NBC noted blogger Milagro Gramz covered the case. She reported that the LAPD confirmed the rapper was injured from stepping on glass.
However, during the trial, the doctor who performed Megan’s surgery said she still had bullet fragments in her feet. It was also added that DJ Akademiks reshared Gramz’s report.
“On my end, everything is not going to be something that was intended to be a factual statement,” said Gramz. “It might have a comedic effect.” She also stated that she wasn’t trying to “tear anyone down” and had prayed for Megan.
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Further, Megan’s legal team has proactively flagged social media content as abusive—including Gramz. Her account was locked, or restricted, for 11 hours due to repeatedly violating Twitter’s rules.
Additionally, No Jumper‘s Adam22 was also contacted for the story. He said, “In no way are we trying to push any agenda in favor of meg or tory.” Hollywood Unlocked’s Jason Lee also defended his platform, insisting they have been “unbiased” in their reports on Megan and Lanez.
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Tory Lanez Trial: Jury Begins Deliberation
The prosecutors and defense rested their cases in Tory Lanez’s trial and now, the jury’s off to deliberate the verdict.
Following testimony from a number of witnesses, including Megan Thee Stallion herself, the jury will not determine whether or not the Canadian rapper shot the Houston artist. The jury currently consists of five men and seven women.
According to Nancy Dillon, the jury heard the defense rest their case around and then received the case at 11:15 a.m. PT.
At this point, the jury has until the end of the day to come up with a verdict. If not, they’ll be back tomorrow to deliberate on the outcome of the trial. Prosecutors asked for a continuance since Jaquan Smith, Tory Lanez’s driver the night, didn’t provide a witness statement. However, the defense didn’t agree with the motion.
“We believe we have more than enough and we are afraid with the holidays we will lose jurors and it will result in a mistrial,” Tory’s lawyer said. Prosecutors felt there was a better chance Quan would come into court if there was a continuance. Still, there’s a possibility that the trial could continue after the holiday weekend.
In the prosecution’s final word, prosecutor Kathy Ta displayed a chart demonstrating the evidence against Tory Lanez.
“I am a visual learner,” Ta said. “This is how straightforward the evidence in the case is…We really only have three suspects.”
The prosecution said that Megan showcased courage when taking the stand. especially as she faced significant backlash online.
Tory Lanez is facing 22 years in prison and deportation if convicted on all counts. He pleaded not guilty to charges of discharging a firearm with gross negligence, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding the case.
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Tory Lanez’ Defense Closing Statements: ‘Megan is a Liar’ (Day 12)
The prosecution at the assault trial against Tory Lanez presented its closing statements for the July 2020 shooting where Megan Thee Stallion was shot at her feet after a gathering with Kylie Jenner. “Megan is a liar,” George Mgdesyan Lanez’ defense said in his closing statements. According to Mgdesyan, Megan’s lied on social media and […]
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Candace Owens Defends Megan Thee Stallion Against “Vultures”
An ally that we’re sure Megan Thee Stallion didn’t expect to have is Candace Owens. The case against Tory Lanez is inching to its conclusion as he defends himself against allegations of assault. Megan testified that Lanez shot her in 2020, but he says otherwise. His defense argued that it was Megan’s former best friend, Kelsey Harris, who pulled the trigger.
This case has garnered attention from commentators across the globe, including Candace Owens. She shared a 9-minute video online where she said she was “horrified” about this story.
“Megan Thee Stallion has credibly accused Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot,” Owens wrote in the caption.
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“She turned down hush money and has been stabbed in the back by her friends, Instead of getting showered with support, Megan was mocked. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in her position.”
In the clip, Owens brought up an example of having a crush on a Black high school classmate who said he wouldn’t snitch. The boy stood his ground, even when asked if he would tell the police if he saw someone kill a child. Owens said she didn’t want any part of the street code many in the Black community adhere to.
“But what happened and what is playing out with Megan Thee Stallion in her real life, not in just her performance life, is one of the most hideous things that I’ve ever seen,” Owens also stated. “The fact that the person behind this has not been canceled is incredible to me.”
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“Culture likes Tory Lanez. Men are also standing by him. No one’s canceled him. Again, he didn’t say anything, he did something. He actually did violence, he didn’t say any violence. I guess in our world, it’s totally fine. I haven’t seen demands for this man to be canceled.”
She added that there hadn’t been news about his record label dropping him before sympathizing with Megan.
“Having suffered something so obviously traumatic and being surrounded by absolute vultures.” Check out the clip above.
Tory Lanez Too Short To Shoot Gun Over Door, Says His Attorney
Closing arguments in the Tory Lanez case are set for today as the defense resumes its final words to the jury. Yesterday, the defense and prosecution rested their cases, and soon, the world will learn Lanez’s fate. Megan Thee Stallion insists her former friend shot her back in July 2020. Lanez contests that it wasn’t him but Megan’s ex-best friend Kelsey Harris who pulled the trigger.
Testimony has been lively as witnesses for both sides seem to have dropped off surprises when taking the stand. Harris pleaded the fifth and said she couldn’t remember just about anything she previously detailed to the prosecution. Additionally, the man who allegedly witnessed the incident said he saw a short man shooting at a woman. He was a witness for the defense.
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In the first portion of their closing statements, Lanez’s attorney George Mgdesyan suggested that the singer wasn’t tall enough to fire the shots. Reporter Meghann Cunniff offered an update about this puzzling defense argument.
“There was a light moment for Tory Lanez today during his lawyer’s closing,” wrote Cunniff. “Mgdesyan referenced his height, saying he’s ‘what, 5-foot-2‘ and ‘I don’t even know if he can get over the door to shoot.’ Lanez laughed for a bit over that one.”
She also noted that six jurors, all women, had a “stony expression as Mgdesyan spoke.” Cunniff added, “They didn’t appear to think he was funny.”
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Mgdesyan also called the prosecution’s case “full of holes” and “speculation.” Cunniff claimed the attorney emphasized “reasonable doubt” due to the different stories of what occurred that fateful evening. He also reportedly told the jury that if he believes a “witness is lying in key testimony, they should consider disregarding all testimony.”
A verdict is expected within days.