The case of Tory Lanez and his shooting of Megan Thee Stallion isn't over yet, but prosecutors seem determined to uphold the original verdict. Moreover, they expressed that the rapper's motion for a new trial "lacks substance" according to court law. Los Angeles County prosecutors gave a Response to the Defendant's Motion for a New Trial, and that motion surfaced on Thursday (April 6). In it, attorneys Kathy Ta and Alexander Bott point to a number of reasons as to why Tory's request is unfounded. With this development, the court's response to each side will prove crucial to his accountability
First, prosecutors pointed to the main reason why a defendant may request a new trial: if they can "demonstrate a reversible error or other defect." Furthermore, the defense team argued for a retrial based on evidence that they didn't fight back against in court. As such, the prosecution did not identify any significant "error" or "defect" that calls for a retrial. They maintained the defense had the chance to comment on said evidence. Another point they brought up was Lanez's access to counsel under the Sixth Amendment, which the defense team denied.
Prosecution Blasts Tory Lanez's Retrial Request
Also, no evidence (including DNA) was determined to be improper in the trial. Not only that, but said evidence wasn't objected to at trial, making it "proper" in the legal sense. Said conclusions mean that the defense can't retroactively dismiss the evidence or a faulty proceeding under rule of law. In addition, prosecutors disputed Tory Lanez's claims that he couldn't testify and that they violated his rights of due process.
"Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge David J. Herriford is scheduled to consider Lanez’s new trial request Monday (April 10) at 10:30 a.m.," Law & Crime reporter Meghan Cuniff tweeted. "Lanez was to be sentenced that day if Herriford rejects the motion. But the sentencing is now expected to be delayed to late April or early May." Tory Lanez faces up to 22 years in prison and deportation to Canada ahead of sentencing. For the latest updates on the Tory Lanez case, stick around on HNHH.
