Tory Lanez has regained his freedom in speaking publicly about Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. The “Say It” rapper is now free to speak about their criminal case without any repercussions as the gag order has been lifted.
During the Tuesday, February 28 court hearing, the emcee, who was convicted of shooting Meg, appeared to catch a break from Judge Herriford after the presiding magistrate lifted a court order that prevented him from speaking about the case, according to reporter Meghann Cuniff.
The protective order was put in place after Tory was charged with shooting the Hot Girl Meg in 2020. Since then, he got caught up in court a couple of times after he was accused of violating the order in person at Rolling Loud Miami and online via tweets about the “Savage” raptress.
Tory’s legal team tried to make a case for the gag order to be lifted after Meg’s viral interviews and social posts about the case. His team argued that if she could speak up about the case, then so can he. Unfortunately, the judge wasn’t convinced at the time. Now that the gag order has been lifted, it’s possible that we may hear from the imprisoned rapper in the near future.
Tuesday’s hearing also saw the judge setting a new sentencing date. “Update: Tory Lanez’s new sentencing date is April 10,” wrote reporter Meghann via Twitter.
Back in December, Tory was found guilty of three charges, felony negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm. He was immediately taken to jail to await sentencing.
His legal team is currently appealing the case. “The Color Violet” emcee hired a new team of lawyers since the one for his trial doesn’t handle appeals. His new attorney, Jose Baez, wishes he would have joined the case a bit sooner as he sees “numerous errors” made. He said, “Unfortunately, this is the way it is, but he’s got me now and I’m certainly willing to give him everything I have; hopefully, we’ll get the best result possible for him.”
Tory faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison as well as deportation to Canada.
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