In a dramatic twist to the ongoing legal saga surrounding Tory Lanez, new evidence has emerged that could potentially exonerate the rapper, who is currently serving a ten-year sentence for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. During a recent press briefing, a representative from Unite the People, an organization advocating for Lanez, revealed that Bradley James, a bodyguard for Kelsey Harris, provided crucial testimony about the events that transpired on the night of the incident.
James claims that he was present during key conversations involving Harris, who was a friend of Megan Thee Stallion. According to James, Harris allegedly confessed to having fired a gun during the altercation that night, stating she discharged it three times. He alleges that while she was holding the gun, Lanez—also known as Daystar Peterson—intervened and knocked the weapon from her grasp, causing it to fire two additional shots. This assertion directly contradicts the prosecution’s case, which maintained that Lanez was the shooter.
This new testimony aligns with previous statements made by Sean Kelly, the only independent witness to the incident, who testified that he observed two women fighting and saw the gunfire erupt from the passenger side of the vehicle, where Harris was seated. These revelations raise significant questions about the integrity of the trial and the evidence presented against Lanez.
Critics of the prosecution have pointed out several irregularities in the handling of the case, including the failure to collect DNA samples from other individuals present in the vehicle that night. Notably, DNA from an unidentified source was found on the gun, but no tests were conducted on Harris or the driver, Jquan Smith. This has fueled suspicions regarding the thoroughness of the investigation and the motivations behind the prosecution’s actions.
Furthermore, the involvement of a non-family member record executive during Harris’s police interview has been flagged as highly unusual. Legal experts and commentators have expressed concern that such irregularities may indicate a miscarriage of justice, suggesting that Lanez’s conviction was influenced by external pressures rather than solid evidence.
The recent developments have raised alarm bells, especially in light of Lanez’s reported stabbing by another inmate, which left him with serious injuries and has heightened concerns for his safety while incarcerated. Advocates for Lanez argue that if he remains imprisoned under these circumstances, he could face dire consequences for a crime he did not commit.
Giano Caldwell, founder of the Caldwell Institute and a legal analyst, has publicly called for Lanez’s immediate release, asserting that the evidence points to his wrongful conviction. Caldwell’s remarks were echoed during the press briefing, where he criticized former District Attorney George Gascon for what he described as a politically motivated prosecution. Caldwell noted that the only response received from those involved in the case was from Megan Thee Stallion’s team when contacted for comments regarding the new evidence.
As the situation develops, many are left questioning the integrity of the judicial process in this high-profile case. The implications of Harris’s alleged admission and the inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case could pave the way for a potential appeal. As advocates push for a reevaluation of the evidence, the public awaits further responses from both Harris and Thee Stallion, as well as updates on Lanez’s condition and legal strategy moving forward.