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It has been almost 5 years since Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion within the foot. Regardless of the Canadian artist getting convicted and sentenced to jail in 2023, there are nonetheless lots who refuse to consider he did it. On Wednesday (Might 14), the Sorry 4 What creator’s authorized crew, Unite the Folks, held a press convention to disclose an announcement from bodyguard Bradley James, who allegedly claimed that Kelsey Harris was the one who pulled the set off.

Nevertheless, as Megan’s lawyer Alex Spiro emphasised, the matter has already been “resolved within the courtroom of regulation.” In an announcement to XXL, he stated, “Tory Lanez was tried and convicted by a jury of his friends, and his case was correctly adjudicated by means of the courtroom system.”

“This isn’t a political matter — this can be a case of a violent assault that was resolved within the courtroom of regulation,” Spiro added.

Tory Lanez’s Authorized Group Shares Bradley James’ Alleged Claims

In response to Lanez’s authorized crew, James — who reportedly labored for Harris on the time — got here ahead to say the Canadian singer solely obtained concerned to smack the gun out of her hand. He additionally allegedly claimed that, at the very least by that time, she’d already fired three photographs at Megan. It’s vital to do not forget that Harris obtained immunity throughout the “Say It” artist’s trial.

“In essence, Mr. Peterson (Lanez) by no means shot anyone. By no means even touched that gun. He by no means even fired the gun,” lawyer Walter Roberts said, per VIBE. “This assertion aligns with the assertion of the one non-party witness to the case, Mr. Sean Kelly, who at trial testified he noticed two girls combating, two males break up the battle, one man seize the opposite one’s arm, gunshots got here from the passenger facet.”

Whether or not that story holds up is finally for the courts to resolve, however both manner, Unite the Folks is now requesting Lanez’s sentence be commuted — or that he be pardoned completely — as soon as he is out of the hospital. As Rap-Up reported earlier within the week, he was stabbed 14 instances, together with behind his head and torso. Jail inmate Santino Casio was later recognized by police officers as a suspect within the altercation.

Megan Has Dealt With Harassment From Tory Lanez Earlier than

It’s value noting that even after a number of failed appeals, Lanez has continued making claims in an effort to safe his launch. In November 2024, he alleged that the gun from the incident had gone lacking from LAPD custody. The month earlier than that, he filed an ethics criticism in opposition to his ex-attorney Shawn Holley, arguing she had a battle of curiosity on account of her alleged connections with Roc Nation, Megan’s administration crew.