Tory Lanez Retrial Request "Lacks Substance," Prosecutors Say

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Lanez's legal opposition believes his team brought forth "baseless" claims in hopes of a new trial.

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.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.
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