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Tory Lanez, the Canadian rapper and singer, recently had his lawyer, Jose Baez, speak out about his confidence in the appeal of his case. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Shemuel Shemuel Shua Peterson, was charged with assault in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, a fellow rapper and singer, in July 2020.
Baez, who is best known for representing high-profile clients such as Casey Anthony and Aaron Hernandez, took on Lanez’s case in October 2020. In a recent interview with Billboard, Baez expressed confidence in Lanez’s appeal and stated that they have “very strong grounds” for it.
According to Baez, the evidence presented in Lanez’s trial was not enough to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. He also claimed that the prosecution’s case was built on “innuendo and speculation” rather than solid facts. Baez also pointed out that there were inconsistencies in the prosecution’s witnesses’ statements, which further undermines the credibility of their case.
However, Baez also expressed regret that Lanez did not reach out to him sooner. Baez stated that if Lanez had contacted him immediately after the incident, they could have gathered more evidence and built a stronger defense. Baez also said that Lanez’s delay in reaching out to him made it more difficult for him to defend him in the court of law.
Despite these regrets, Baez remains confident in Lanez’s appeal and is determined to clear his name. He stated, “I firmly believe in Daystar’s innocence and I am committed to fighting for him.”
The incident in question occurred on July 12, 2020, when Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion were in a vehicle together. The two had attended a party together earlier that night and were leaving together when an argument broke out. According to Megan Thee Stallion, Lanez shot her in the feet. Lanez was charged with assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, has been vocal about the incident and has publicly accused Lanez of shooting her. She has also been open about the emotional trauma she has faced as a result of the shooting.
Lanez has denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He has also maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
The case has garnered significant media attention and has sparked discussions about domestic violence and the treatment of Black women in the criminal justice system. Many have called for Lanez to be held accountable for his actions, while others have expressed support for him and believe that he is innocent.
The appeal is currently pending, and a decision is expected to be made in the near future.
Baez is a prominent criminal defense attorney who has represented high-profile clients in the past. He was the lead defense attorney in Casey Anthony’s murder trial, which ended in her acquittal. He also represented Aaron Hernandez, the former NFL player who was convicted of murder and later committed suicide in prison.
Tory Lanez is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer, who gained popularity with his debut album “I Told You” in 2016. He has released several successful albums and mixtape since then.
In conclusion, Jose Baez, the attorney for Tory Lanez, has expressed confidence in Lanez’s appeal in his recent interview with Billboard. He believes that the evidence presented during the trial was not enough to prove Lanez’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and that the prosecution’s case was built on innuendo and speculation. While he wishes Lanez had contacted him sooner,
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