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Tory Lanez's Motion For New Trial Threaded By Prosecutors

The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Tory Lanez is pushing for a new trial, but prosecutors are calling his claims baseless. The Toronto rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted in December last year of shooting Megan Thee Stallion and severely injuring her foot. The guilty verdict sent shockwaves throughout his camp and supporters, leaving him spending the Christmas holiday behind bars. Since his incarceration, Tory Lanez has hired a new team of lawyers who filed a […]

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