Tory Lanez

<p>The trial that has captivated a global audience for two weeks is finally coming to an end. For over two years, people have speculated about <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/609940-megan-thee-stallions-ex-bff-kelsey-named-as-shooter-by-tory-lanez-defense-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">what happened when Megan Thee Stallion</a> was shot in her feet. Following the July 2020 incident, Megan came forward to name former friend <a href="/profile/ToryLanez" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Tory Lanez</a> as her attacker. However, Lanez has long denied the allegations and, during trial, suggested that Kelsey Harris pulled the trigger. </p>



<p>Megan former best friend<a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/423592-kelsey-nicole-says-megan-thee-stallion-lied-about-her-accepting-bribe-from-tory-lanez-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> pleaded the fifth</a> but denied culpability, making this case even more chaotic. Crime reporter Meghann Cunniff has been a fixture in updates about this case as she has been in the courthouse at every turn. Today (December 21), closing arguments are to begin. It&#8217;s said that Lanez will not be testifying. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1292" height="2118" src="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?w=625" alt="Tory Lanez, <a href="/profile/megan-thee-stallion" class="text-word" target="_blank" >Megan Thee Stallion</a>" class="wp-image-612815" srcset="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png 1292w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=183,300 183w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=768,1259 768w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=625,1024 625w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=937,1536 937w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=1249,2048 1249w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.05-PM.png?resize=915,1500 915w" sizes="(max-width: 1292px) 100vw, 1292px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<h6 class="has-small-font-size" id="h-read-more-joe-budden-issues-apology-to-megan-thee-stallion-amid-tory-lanez-trial"><em>Read More: <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/612739-joe-budden-issues-apology-to-megan-thee-stallion-amid-tory-lanez-trial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joe Budden Issues Apology To Megan Thee Stallion Amid Tory Lanez Trial</a></em></h6>



<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s proceedings, there were questions about whether or not Lanez would take the stand. It was stated that if so, he would open up a can of worms: his <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/427189-jonathan-wright-says-tory-lanez-offered-him-hush-money-after-megan-thee-stallion-shooting-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">music videos and lyrics</a> would be used as evidence.</p>



<p>An eye witness who lived near where the shooting occurred shook things up after they testified. Sean Kelly called the police after allegedly seeing the fray, and he was called as a defense witness. Yet, Kelly did anything but clear Lanez of responsibility. </p>



<p>He did, however, testify that he saw the first shot fired by a woman. Kelly also stated he witnessed Megan and Kelsey in a physical altercation. After Kelsey allegedly fired the first shot, Kelly said a short man shot at Megan multiple times, as well. It was <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/417437-tory-lanez-lawyer-says-megan-thee-stallions-gayle-king-interview-upped-the-ante-news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">argued by the defense</a> that Lanez didn&#8217;t fire any shots.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1294" height="1656" src="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?w=800" alt="Tory Lanez, Megan Thee Stallion" class="wp-image-612816" srcset="https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png 1294w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?resize=234,300 234w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?resize=768,983 768w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?resize=800,1024 800w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?resize=1200,1536 1200w, https://editor.urbanlinx.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Screenshot-2022-12-21-at-1.12.21-PM.png?resize=1172,1500 1172w" sizes="(max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Twitter</figcaption></figure>



<h6 class="has-small-font-size"><em>Read More: <a href="https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/612621-judge-reveals-tory-lanezs-lyrics-music-videos-could-be-fair-game-if-rapper-testifies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Judge Reveals Tory Lanez’s Lyrics &amp; Music Videos Could Be “Fair Game” If Rapper Testifies</a></em></h6>



<p>Additionally, another report states that the fourth person with Megan, Lanez, and Harris was in court, but did not testify. The prosecution reportedly asked for more time, a week, but could agree with the defense. So, both sides rested their cases, and the jury has been instructed on how to proceed. </p>



<p>It is speculated that a verdict can arrive as early as tomorrow. Stay tuned in as we update you on the conclusion of this case.</p>



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