Tory Lanez Writes Letter Claiming Trial Was Unjust

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The Canadian artist took to his Instagram to share his letter in writing and via a phone call, alleging that he was "robbed and deprived" of a fair trial.

Amid hearings on a retrial and Megan Thee Stallion reflecting on his guilty verdict, Tory Lanez just took to Instagram to share a letter alleging his wrongful conviction. Moreover, he posted his message both in writing and via a phone call. Specifically, he addressed this reflection to George Gascon, the Los Angeles District Attorney. "Until my court date I’ll be posting the OUTRAGEOUS & DISGUSTING INJUSTICES used against me by the PROSECUTION to get the conviction they so DESPERATELY wanted, DESPITE the evidence they knew existed," he wrote in his Instagram post's caption.

"Dear George Gascon," Tory Lanez began in his letter. "I write this message with the utmost humility, love, and respect for the remarkable stance you've taken in regards to fighting for the justice of Black and Brown minorities. Today I take a stance as an innocent Black Man, wrongfully convicted of a crime I DID not commit. I've watched 2 district attorneys from your office by the names of Kathy Ta and Alex Bott unlawful misuse their authority to hide and suppress any and all exculpatory evidence that exonerates me, or furthers my innocence. I was completely robbed and deprived of a fair trial. On May 8th, my lawyers will be arguing a motion for a new trial. Not only do I owe it to myself to fight for my freedom, but I owe it to my 6 year old child, my family, fans.

Tory Lanez Reads His Statement

"Most importantly the hundreds of thousands of Black and Hispanic minorities that cannot adequately fight for themselves," Tory Lanez continued. "For 3 years, the prosecution has manipulated a false narrative, that has left me with no choice but to expose, and make aware, the practices the behind door deals, and the unjust system used to illegally convict me and countless other minorities. we elated you because of your outstanding eminence in making fair and correct judgements in the justice of people of color. Mr. Gascon, I come to you today as a wrongfully convicted man, not asking for sympathy, nor compassion, but for you to simply do what is fair and right by the laws of California, and most importantly in the eyes of God. - T O R Y," the letter concluded.

Meanwhile, the Canadian MC also posted a video of supposedly him reading his statement. "EVERYONE please let @gasconforlada know that I deserve my freedom and a fair trial," he captioned that post. "If this INJUSTICE can happen to ME, it’s happening to so many more MINORITIES that don’t have the finances or VOICE to speak up." Regardless of your take on this, log back into HNHH for the latest on Tory Lanez and the Megan Thee Stallion case.

The Letter To George Gacson

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.
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