Megan Thee Stallion Trial: Recording Of Lanez Apologize Pete Phone Call
Attorney Eboni K. Williams and ABC News contributor Mike Muse discuss the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is accused of...Jury deliberations began in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday in the trial of rapper Tory Lanez, who is facing charges for allegedly shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion on July 12, 2020 in the Hollywood Hills.
Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, accused Lanez of shooting her on the witness stand while the rapper, who did not testify, pleaded not guilty. During the trial, prosecutors presented to the jury a recorded phone call of Lanez appearing to apologize to Pete after he was arrested the night of the shooting. The phone call, which the rapper made from jail, was recorded and played at the trial.
The Grammy-winning artist testified that on the night of July 12, 2020, she got out of a car following an argument with Lanez and as she walked away, she turned her head and saw him with a gun, according to a reporter with Los Angeles ABC station, KABC, who was in the courtroom.
Pete's attorney Alex Spiro told ABC News in a phone interview following her testimony on Tuesday that her main message was that "she's a victim of a shooting and that's what this case is about and that's the truth. End of story."
During the trial, prosecutors presented to the jury a recorded phone call of Lanez appearing to apologize to Pete after he was arrested the night of shooting. The phone call, which the rapper made from jail, was recorded and played at the trial.
Spiro also pointed to a text message of Lanez apologizing to Megan that was also presented to the jury as part of the evidence in this case. Asked about the recorded phone call and the text message, Lanez's attorneys did not respond to ABC News' request for comment.
Back in October, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Lanez (Daystar Peterson) was charged with one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm — personal use of a firearm. This charge is in addition to the original felony count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Lanez faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted. Lanez entered the plea in an arraignment on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The news follows the release of a new album alleging he wasn’t involved in the incident. Lanez is due back in a California court on January 20, 2021. His defense attorney, Shawn Holley, has refused to make a public statement at this point.
During the hearing, the D.A.’s office said it was in the process of determining whether Lanez will face additional charges due to potentially violating the protective order Megan has on him by releasing an album proclaiming his innocence and publicly posting about the incident.According to California’s Penal Code 273.6, violating protective orders are usually considered misdemeanors, but the violation could come with a penalty of up to a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. Repeat violations can garner a sentence of one year in jail up to three years in state prison, with as much as a $10,000 fine.
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Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, accused Lanez of shooting her on the witness stand while the rapper, who did not testify, pleaded not guilty. During the trial, prosecutors presented to the jury a recorded phone call of Lanez appearing to apologize to Pete after he was arrested the night of the shooting. The phone call, which the rapper made from jail, was recorded and played at the trial.
1. Megan Thee Stallion alleges that Lanez shot her in emotional testimony
Source: Variety
The Grammy-winning artist testified that on the night of July 12, 2020, she got out of a car following an argument with Lanez and as she walked away, she turned her head and saw him with a gun, according to a reporter with Los Angeles ABC station, KABC, who was in the courtroom.
Source: ABC News
Pete's attorney Alex Spiro told ABC News in a phone interview following her testimony on Tuesday that her main message was that "she's a victim of a shooting and that's what this case is about and that's the truth. End of story."
Source: Insider
During the trial, prosecutors presented to the jury a recorded phone call of Lanez appearing to apologize to Pete after he was arrested the night of shooting. The phone call, which the rapper made from jail, was recorded and played at the trial.
Spiro also pointed to a text message of Lanez apologizing to Megan that was also presented to the jury as part of the evidence in this case. Asked about the recorded phone call and the text message, Lanez's attorneys did not respond to ABC News' request for comment.
2. Tory Lanez pleads not guilty
Source: National Today
Back in October, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Lanez (Daystar Peterson) was charged with one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm — personal use of a firearm. This charge is in addition to the original felony count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Lanez faces up to 22 years and eight months in prison if convicted. Lanez entered the plea in an arraignment on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The news follows the release of a new album alleging he wasn’t involved in the incident. Lanez is due back in a California court on January 20, 2021. His defense attorney, Shawn Holley, has refused to make a public statement at this point.
During the hearing, the D.A.’s office said it was in the process of determining whether Lanez will face additional charges due to potentially violating the protective order Megan has on him by releasing an album proclaiming his innocence and publicly posting about the incident.According to California’s Penal Code 273.6, violating protective orders are usually considered misdemeanors, but the violation could come with a penalty of up to a year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. Repeat violations can garner a sentence of one year in jail up to three years in state prison, with as much as a $10,000 fine.
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