Megan Thee Stallion has been granted a five-year restraining order against rapper Tory Lanez by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Richard Bloom. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing saga stemming from the 2020 shooting incident involving the two artists.
Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, appeared via video testimony in the Los Angeles Superior Court to recount the profound impact the incident has had on her life. She spoke candidly about the emotional turmoil and fear she has lived with since being shot by Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, in July 2020.
"I haven't had a moment of peace since," Megan testified, highlighting that she now lives with constant anxiety, rarely leaving her home except for work-related activities. She described the ordeal as having turned her into a "nervous wreck," fearing for her safety and citing ongoing harassment from Lanez, even from behind bars.
The court heard how Lanez has allegedly used social media and third parties to continue his campaign against Megan, spreading misinformation and further harassing her. Despite Lanez's attorney, Michael Hayden, arguing that such an order would infringe on Lanez's free speech rights, especially given his current 10-year prison sentence for the shooting, Judge Bloom was unconvinced.
Judge Bloom emphasized the "ripple effect" of the original act of violence, underscoring several "uncontroverted facts" that supported the issuance of the restraining order. The judge's decision mandates that Lanez must stay at least 100 yards away from Megan Thee Stallion, and he is prohibited from any form of harassment, intimidation, or threats until January 9, 2030.
This legal victory for Megan comes after Lanez was convicted on multiple charges related to the shooting, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Lanez's legal team has indicated they plan to appeal both the conviction and now this restraining order.
Megan's victory in court has reignited conversations about violence against women in the music industry and the protection of victims' rights. Advocates for survivors of violence have praised the court's decision, seeing it as a step towards ensuring the safety and peace of mind for those who have been victimized.
As the music world watches, Megan Thee Stallion continues to navigate her career and personal recovery under the shadow of this incident. Her case has become a poignant reminder of the long-term effects of violence and the importance of legal measures in providing safety and justice.
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