Tory Lanez is searching for release from prison as his attorneys put together a brand new appellate problem alleging prosecutors didn’t disclose doubtlessly materials proof throughout his 2022 felony trial.

Lanez, whose authorized title is Daystar Peterson, is serving a 10-year sentence following his conviction in Los Angeles County Superior Court. A jury discovered him responsible of capturing fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, born Megan Pete, in July 2020.

In his first broadcast interview from incarceration, Lanez instructed NBC News on Wednesday that he believes his conviction was unjust. “I believe I was wrongfully convicted,” Lanez stated. He described just lately uncovered proof as “overwhelming.”

The capturing occurred after a celebration hosted by Kylie Jenner within the Hollywood Hills. Megan testified that Lanez shot her within the foot as they exited a automobile. She sought medical remedy and later underwent surgical procedure.

Lanez has persistently denied firing the weapon. He has maintained his innocence because the incident turned public.

Last month, California’s Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the conviction. The panel concluded there was no ineffective help of counsel or prejudicial trial courtroom error. Lanez’s authorized workforce now plans to petition the California Supreme Court.

The proposed attraction will increase claims of a Brady violation. Under Brady v. Maryland, prosecutors should disclose proof favorable to the protection. Lanez has additionally submitted a request for clemency or a pardon to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Speaking from California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, Lanez stated he’s not trying to relitigate private disputes. “This is not about attacking her,” he stated. “I want someone to look at the evidence and ask if this was fair.”

At trial, Megan testified that surgeons eliminated bullet fragments from her foot. A medical skilled additionally testified. The fragments, nevertheless, have been by no means launched as reveals.

The problem resurfaced throughout Megan’s current civil defamation lawsuit in opposition to blogger Milagro Cooper. Cooper’s lawyer, Ronda Dixon, reviewed Megan’s medical information throughout discovery and communicated with Lanez’s counsel, Crystal Morgan.

Morgan stated Dixon recognized a doc the protection by no means acquired throughout the felony case. “That paper is missing from our official trial records,” Morgan stated.

NBC News reviewed a doc showing to be a Cedars-Sinai pathology report dated July 14, 2020. It references a “foreign body” collected by hospital safety. The doc lists Megan’s date of delivery however doesn’t establish the item.

Morgan questioned whether or not the baggage contained bullet fragments and why they weren’t disclosed. “We could have pursued alternative theories,” she stated.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office declined remark. Megan’s lawyer didn’t reply.

Legal analyst Misty Marris stated Brady claims face a excessive bar. “Defendants must show the evidence would have changed the verdict,” she stated. “That is difficult to prove.”

Megan has stated the capturing and trial broken her psychological well being. Lanez stated incarceration has been traumatic. “I’ve struggled mentally,” he stated.