The recent legal developments surrounding Tory Lanez have seen him lose his appeal to introduce new evidence aimed at overturning his conviction related to the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion. This situation continues to attract significant media attention and public interest.
In his petition, Lanez sought to present fresh testimony from his driver, information that had not been part of the original trial proceedings. However, this request was ultimately denied by the court, which has raised questions about the potential impact of this evidence on his case.
Additionally, Lanez attempted to include testimony from a security guard associated with Kelsey Harris, but this request was also rejected by the court. These denials represent a significant hurdle for Lanez as he seeks to challenge the outcomes of his trial.
Despite these setbacks, the main appeal process for Lanez is moving forward, with oral arguments scheduled to commence next week in Los Angeles. This phase of the legal proceedings promises to be crucial for Lanez as he continues to fight against his conviction.
“Disposition Type: Final”
These are the petitions about Lanez’s driver not testifying and the new statement from a security guard for Kelsey during trial.
Lanez’s main appeal is still on for oral argument next Monday in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/2BA9eiZNKY
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 12, 2025
In a concerning turn of events, the Canadian rapper recently endured a violent attack while incarcerated. Reports indicate that Lanez was stabbed a total of 14 times, prompting a swift response from prison staff who provided immediate medical assistance. Following the incident, he was quickly transferred to a hospital for further treatment.
The injuries Lanez sustained were severe, leading to both of his lungs collapsing. Medical personnel had to place him on a breathing machine to support his recovery. Thankfully, he has since made a full recovery, but this incident has raised serious concerns about safety within the prison system.
Footage of the attack was leaked, revealing the brutal nature of the stabbing incident. Captured by a CCTV camera, the footage is partially obscured but shows Lanez in a prison stairwell, where he is attacked by an inmate named Santino Cosio.
Cosio can be seen mounting Lanez and repeatedly stabbing him in the torso as Lanez struggles to defend himself. This visual evidence contradicts Cosio’s claims of acting in self-defense, which adds another layer to the unfolding narrative.
In an interview with TMZ, Cosio alleged that he had heard rumors within the prison that Lanez intended to attack him and had supposedly placed a bounty on his head. This assertion raises questions about the dynamics and tensions that exist in the prison environment.
Cosio mentioned that he believed Lanez was concealing a weapon based on something he observed protruding from Lanez’s pocket, which prompted him to act aggressively. Prior to this incident, both Cosio and Lanez were housed in neighboring cells and reportedly had a cordial relationship. It remains unclear what triggered this drastic change in their interactions.
Interestingly, Cosio also claimed to have sustained injuries during the altercation, suggesting a chaotic and violent confrontation. In response to these developments, Lanez’s legal team issued a statement condemning the attack, describing it as “savage and ferocious.” They emphasized the clear and present danger that Lanez faces while incarcerated, labeling any contrary claims from Cosio—who is serving a life sentence for serious crimes—as baseless and absurd.
