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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shocking pictures show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14 times inside California prison where he is serving ten years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
Shocking images show Tory Lanez covered in blood after being stabbed 14 times inside a Californian prison. The 42-year-old rapper, who is currently serving a decade-long sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion almost five years ago, was brutally ambushed by another inmate on May 12 at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. Images of the injured singer showed him walking through a corridor in grey shorts and gold chains while drenched and splattered with blood with a shocked expression on his face. It comes after a chilling 39-second clip emerged on Wednesday showing Lanez stepping out of a cell and pausing near a staircase when the attacker, identified by The Shade Room as Santino Casio, suddenly charges at him. The stabbing appears to begin while Lanez is still standing, but he quickly collapses to the floor. Roughly 21 seconds in, Casio is seen towering over the rapper, repeatedly jabbing down as Lanez kicks and writhes in a desperate attempt to escape Throughout the attack, Lanez screams 'Oh God' in agony while no one steps in to stop the violence. Eventually, Lanez manages to scramble away and flee down the stairs, disappearing from the camera's view just before the clip ends. Shocking images also show the blood-soaked scene that followed, seen here. Shortly after the attack, Lanez's team released a statement confirming, 'Tory was stabbed 14 times - including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face.' They added that he 'is now breathing on his own' after 'both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.' Reps for Lanez said that 'despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. 'He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.' Lanez was attacked by another inmate at a housing unit at around 7:20am, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed with 'Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment,' Pedro Calderón Michel, the organization's deputy press secretary, told CCI's Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office are now investigating the incident. The Office of the Inspector General has also been made aware. An insider told TMZ that an ambulance rushed Lanez to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield, a town about an hour drive away. Page Six reports Lanez was stabbed numerous times in the face. have contacted Lanez's team for comment. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet nearly five years ago. Lanez' team posted an update to the entertainer's 11.3 million Instagram followers Monday He was convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; keeping a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging the firearm with gross negligence. In August of 2023, Lanez received a 10-year prison sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday, in connection with three felony convictions in the July 2020 incident in the Hollywood Hills. In the sentencing, Judge David Herriford said that the positive portrait Lanez's relatives and friends had painted in their testimony in the trial was 'difficult to reconcile' with his actions toward Megan. 'Sometimes good people do bad things,' Herriford told the court, according to the AP. 'Actions have consequences, and there are no winners in this case.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner. Megan, who initially did not publicly identify Lanez as the shooter, testified she had to undergo surgery to take bullet fragments out of her feet. 'Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,' the songstress said in a statement a prosecutor read prior to the sentencing. 'Slowly but surely, I'm healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.' Prior to his sentence being read, Lanez - who faced up to 22 years in custody - had asked the judge for a short sentence or probation, stating his regret of the incident in hindsight. 'If I could turn back the series of events that night and change them, I would,' Lanez told the judge. 'The victim was my friend. 'The victim is someone I still care for to this day. Everything I did wrong that night, I take full responsibility for.' Lanez was credited 10 months for time served, as he has been in custody since his conviction in December. Lanez's lead lawyer Jose Baez said he was 'extremely disappointed' with the sentence, and felt that it was 'to set an example.' since the rapper is a celebrity. Baez added, 'He´s not an example - he's a human being. I have seen vehicular homicide and other cases where there's death, and the defendant still gets less than 10 years.' In February, he filed an appeal, with his legal team claiming 'erroneous admission of evidence' and 'prosecutorial misconduct' as their reason for the appeal, according to Us Weekly. Prosecutors spoke positively of Megan for her fortitude in coming forward amid online hate and mockery aimed at her over the incident involving Lanez. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said, 'I hope that Miss Pete's bravery gives hope to those who feel helpless.' Lanez's Instagram account has remained active during his incarceration, and last week he shared a photo of himself with others that appeared to be taken in prison.
Daily Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shocking prison video shows Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times while screaming in a pool of blood
Shocking surveillance footage shows the horrifying moment Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times inside a California prison. The 42-year-old rapper — currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion nearly five years ago — was brutally ambushed by another inmate on May 12 at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. In a chilling 39-second video obtained by The Shade Room, seen here, Lanez is seen stepping out of a cell and pausing near a staircase when the attacker, identified by the outlet as Santino Casio, suddenly charges at him. The stabbing appears to begin while Lanez is still standing, but he quickly collapses to the floor. Roughly 21 seconds in, Casio is seen towering over the rapper, repeatedly jabbing down as Lanez kicks and writhes in a desperate attempt to escape. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Throughout the attack, Lanez screams 'Oh God' in agony while no one steps in to stop the violence. Eventually, Lanez manages to scramble away and flee down the stairs, disappearing from the camera's view just before the clip ends. Shocking images also show the blood-soaked scene that followed, seen here. Shortly after Monday's attack, Lanez's team released a statement confirming, 'Tory was stabbed 14 times — including 7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face.' They added that he 'is now breathing on his own' after 'both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.' Reps for Lanez said that 'despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. 'He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.' Lanez was attacked by another inmate at a housing unit at around 7:20 a.m., the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation confirmed with Lanez' team posted an update to the entertainer's 11.3 million Instagram followers Monday 'Staff immediately responded, activated 911 and began medical aid. Peterson was subsequently transported to an outside medical facility for further treatment,' Pedro Calderón Michel, the organization's deputy press secretary, told CCI's Investigative Services Unit and the Kern County District Attorney's Office are now investigating the incident. The Office of the Inspector General has also been made aware. An insider told TMZ that an ambulance rushed Lanez to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield, a town about an hour drive away. Page Six reports Lanez was stabbed numerous times in the face. have contacted Lanez's team for comment. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet nearly five years ago. He was convicted in December 2022 of assault with a semiautomatic firearm; keeping a loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle; and discharging the firearm with gross negligence. In August of 2023, Lanez received a 10-year prison sentence in Los Angeles Superior Court Tuesday, in connection with three felony convictions in the July 2020 incident in the Hollywood Hills. In the sentencing, Judge David Herriford said that the positive portrait Lanez's relatives and friends had painted in their testimony in the trial was 'difficult to reconcile' with his actions toward Megan. 'Sometimes good people do bad things,' Herriford told the court, according to the AP. 'Actions have consequences, and there are no winners in this case.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner. Megan, who initially did not publicly identify Lanez as the shooter, testified she had to undergo surgery to take bullet fragments out of her feet. 'Since I was viciously shot by the defendant, I have not experienced a single day of peace,' the songstress said in a statement a prosecutor read prior to the sentencing. 'Slowly but surely, I'm healing and coming back, but I will never be the same.' Prior to his sentence being read, Lanez - who faced up to 22 years in custody - had asked the judge for a short sentence or probation, stating his regret of the incident in hindsight. 'If I could turn back the series of events that night and change them, I would,' Lanez told the judge. 'The victim was my friend. 'The victim is someone I still care for to this day. Everything I did wrong that night, I take full responsibility for.' In the trial, Megan testified Lanez had shot at her feet and yelled at her to dance as she was getting out of an SUV following a party at the home of Kylie Jenner; Megan pictured last week at the Met Gala Lanez was credited 10 months for time served, as he has been in custody since his conviction in December. Lanez's lead lawyer Jose Baez said he was 'extremely disappointed' with the sentence, and felt that it was 'to set an example.' since the rapper is a celebrity. Baez added, 'He´s not an example - he's a human being. I have seen vehicular homicide and other cases where there's death, and the defendant still gets less than 10 years.' In February, he filed an appeal, with his legal team claiming 'erroneous admission of evidence' and 'prosecutorial misconduct' as their reason for the appeal, according to Us Weekly. Prosecutors spoke positively of Megan for her fortitude in coming forward amid online hate and mockery aimed at her over the incident involving Lanez. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said, 'I hope that Miss Pete's bravery gives hope to those who feel helpless.' Lanez's Instagram account has remained active during his incarceration, and last week he shared a photo of himself with others that appeared to be taken in prison.
Al Bawaba
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Video of Tory Lanez stabbing incident floods social media
ALBAWABA - Two weeks ago, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times by an inmate inside a California prison, making global headlines. Disturbing footage of the incident was shared exclusively by "TheShadeRoom" which revealed the Canadian star getting stabbed multiple times in his body as his screams echoed across California's Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. According to the BBC, the multiple stabs left Lanez with several wounds across his body and resulted in the collapse of two of his lungs. An Instagram post revealed that Lanez was stabbed in the back, torso, head, and face, and despite receiving multiple wounds, his condition is stable. Caution: disturbing footage below. Daystar Shemuel Shua Peterson (best known as Tory Lanez) is serving 10 years in prison for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. Lanez opened fire on Megan after she mocked his musical talents during an argument, just as they were leaving a pool party hosted by Kylie Jenner at her Hollywood mansion. During the incident, Lanez told Megan to "dance" after he started shooting at the ground. It's reported that the female hip-hop star had to undergo surgery to remove bullet fragments from her foot. The trial commenced in December 2022 after months of delays, with Megan stating, "I can't believe I have to come here and do this." Despite currently serving a 10-year prison sentence, Tory Lanez stood his ground during the trial and refused to apologize to Megan. Fellow stars, such as 50 Cent and Iggy Azalea, took sides in the argument, sparking further drama and debate on social media.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SZA Defends Megan Thee Stallion Against Tory Lanez Fans Calling for His Release
SZA took to the comments section on Wednesday to defend fellow artist, Megan Thee Stallion, amid renewed calls from fans to release Tory Lanez. Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan during a confrontation in 2020. In an Instagram video posted by Alicia Luncheon, who goes by @theluncheonlawyer and whose bio states she is a criminal defense attorney, Luncheon criticized a recent press conference where Lanez's legal team claimed that there was new evidence in the case. Luncheon urged Lanez's lawyers to 'tell the court,' instead of pulling a media stunt, and reminded those watching that Lanez was 'convicted and jailed by the State of California,' not Megan. More from Rolling Stone Pedro Pascal, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, and 250 Others Sign Planned Parenthood Ad Hip-Hop Has a History of Misogyny. The Internet is Making it Worse Tory Lanez Was 'Airlifted' to Hospital After Prison Stabbing: 'He Couldn't Breathe' SZA echoed Luncheon's statements, backing up Megan in a comment posted on Wednesday: 'The density !!!!! I'm actually SO shocked at the amount of ppl fully comfortable bullying a woman that's proven to be a victim of assault.' The Grammy winner emphasized her incredulity: 'Like out loud where other ppl can see you ?? Lmao u finna be stupid OUTLOUD ?' Earlier this month, Lanez was hospitalized after being stabbed by another inmate at the California Correctional Institute in Tehachapi. During a news conference following the incident, his legal team claimed they have a new witness who has stepped forward to say that Megan's former best friend, Kelsey Harris, was the shooter. In a statement previously sent to Rolling Stone, Megan's lawyer, Alex Spiro, dismissed the new witness claim. 'Tory Lanez was tried and convicted by a jury of his peers and his case was properly adjudicated through the court system,' said Spiro. 'This is not a political matter — this is a case of a violent assault that was resolved in the court of law.' Lanez is serving a 10-year prison sentence after he was convicted in December 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in both feet on July 12, 2020. The chief resident of orthopedic surgery at Cedars Sinai Medical Center said doctors identified four metallic bullet fragments embedded in her feet and removed what they could during emergency surgery. A man who witnessed the shooting testified that he saw a 'very agitated' man 'firing everywhere.' In a TikTok post, Megan responded to the new evidence claims by Lanez's attorneys. 'At what point are yall gonna stop making me have to re live being shot BY TORY !?,' she wrote. 'At what point are Tory and yall FANS gonna stop lying ?' Megan directed his fans who continue to harass her to his conviction by a Los Angeles jury. 'FACTS ARE FACTS , he did it , it was PROVEN IN COURT,' she continued, 'Ain't no new fucking evidence yall been saying the same shit for years TORY PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE you a fucking demon.' Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tory Lanez Suspected Stabber Claims He Thought Rapper Planned to Attack Him
The man prison officials say stabbed Tory Lanez multiple times says he thought the rapper was coming to take his life, claiming Tory put a price on his head ... and he simply acted in self-defense. We had a prison phone call with Santino Casio, who was already serving a life sentence when the Tory attack went down ... and, while he's not denying the stabbing, he says it's not as simple as some might think. Casio told us he heard rumors through the prison grapevine that Tory had a bounty on him ... and, shortly after, Casio ran into him and thought he saw a suspicious lump in Tory's pocket. He says he thought it was a weapon -- so, he jumped him, hit him and stabbed him 14 times ... yet Casio claims he wasn't trying to kill Tory He told us the whole situation is unexpected, because he and Tory used to be cool -- having a decent relationship while they lived in neighboring cells at California Correctional Institution at Tehachapi. Casio also says he didn't walk away from the incident scot-free ... claiming he ended up with a stab wound in his leg, which is why he believes Tory had a weapon. As for whether he regrets his actions ... take a listen. Casio sounds a bit contrite, but he's definitely not fully apologizing. As we told you ... Lanez was stabbed 7 times in the back, 4 times in the torso and 3 times in the head earlier this month. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment, but has since been returned to prison. Many have shown support for Tory in the aftermath of the stabbing ... including Drake and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, who've asked CA Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Tory for the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion shooting that landed him in prison. Tory's legal team tells us, "The recent attempt on his life was savage and ferocious, underscoring the clear and present danger he faces while incarcerated. Any claim to the contrary particularly from an individual serving a life sentence for heinous crimes is not only baseless but an absurd fabrication." They also maintain Tory's innocence, saying ... "His continued confinement is both a miscarriage of justice and a threat to his safety. He must be released immediately."
