Tory Lanez Seeking Release On Bail

Tory Lanez (born Daystar Peterson) is seeking to be released from jail after he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.  According to legal reporter Megan Cuniff, Lanez is set to appear in court today (Sept. 14) for a bail motion appeal.

Lanez's lawyer Crystal A. Morgan, filed a motion in August asking for her client to be released on bail. She says it's because his son and wife rely on him. Morgan argues that if Lanez is released, he can continue his career as a rapper and singer. This will help him provide for his family.

Entertainment lawyer Michael Freedman told Cuniff that Lanez's chances of the motion being approved are low.

“Generally, to get bail pending appeal, you have to show a substantial likelihood of prevailing on appeal, which often means a substantial likelihood you can show error by the trial judge. So it’s pretty rare for the trial judge to find the defense can make this showing about the same judge’s own rulings, especially after the judge has already denied post-trial motions raising those same arguments.”

After his sentencing, a report was released on what Lanez's life is like