Here's the Reason Why Tory Lanez Didn't Testify in Shooting Trial

Tory Lanez’s authorized group has filed their inaugural temporary in his enchantment on the conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion capturing. In the paperwork, Lanez’s authorized group explains why he did not take the stand throughout the trial.

Tory Lanez Legal Team Files Opening Brief in Appeal

On Monday (Feb. 26), Tory Lanez’s enchantment legal professionals filed their opening temporary in his enchantment, in accordance with court docket paperwork obtained by XXL on Wednesday (Feb. 28). Part of the 103-page doc finds them explaining that the rap-crooner was not given a good shake in the trial as a result of he was “impermissibly chilled” into not taking the stand.

“The jury did not hear Peterson’s account regarding the night in question because the court ruled that, if he testified, prosecutors could introduce his music video and rap lyrics during cross-examination,” the court docket paperwork learn. “Counsel argued that the rap lyrics could not be used as evidence against Peterson. Nevertheless, the court stated: ‘If your client testifies, I’ll have to take it on a case-by-case basis. But, essentially, anything pertaining to this case, obviously, is fair game.'”

The submitting continues: “This error drastically prejudiced Peterson because it wrongfully induced him to waive his constitutional right to present his version of events and to allow the jury to see him as Daystar, and not the violent person acting out the literal and grotesque butchering of his accuser, as painted by the People. This error caused Peterson to surrender his constitutional right to testify in his own defense.”

Tory Lanez Doing 10-Year Prison Sentence

On Dec. 23, 2022, Tory Lanez was discovered responsible on all counts for the July of 2020 capturing. Following a failed try to enchantment the trial, he was sentenced to 10 years in jail. Last September, a choose denied Lanez’s request to be freed on bond whereas his enchantment performs out. Lanez is at present situated at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, Calif. He is eligible for parole in November of 2029.