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Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her
Source: Jason Armond / Getty

We can’t believe we’re still talking about this case, but here we are again. Nearly five years after Megan Thee Stallion was shot and two years after Tory Lanez was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for the assault, the case is back in the headlines.

Pause for emotion and a collective sigh. Keep scrolling to see why the case has picked up steam.

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The Latest Twist In The Megan Thee Stallion vs. Tory Lanez Case? “New” Video & Claims Of Another Shooter

Tory’s team, backed by Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, is pushing a fresh storyline. They claim there’s new evidence that proves Tory (real name: Daystar Peterson) didn’t shoot Megan back in 2020.

According to the tea, Bradley James—a former bodyguard for Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey Harris—overheard Harris confess to firing the gun. They also say recently resurfaced Ring camera footage backs up this version of events. Rep. Luna went as far as requesting an “emergency meeting” with California Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss the situation.

(If you are wondering how this congressmember got involved, according to News Nation, Amber Rose tipped her off.)

Tory’s legal team also resurfaced claims around DNA evidence and the infamous “Dance, Megan” comment—arguing these elements were either misrepresented or invalid in the original trial.

It’s a lot of noise, and the internet’s eating it up. But Megan’s lawyers are not having it. They’re calling it yet another messy attempt to rewrite a case already decided.

Megan Thee Stallion whose legal name is Megan Pete arrives at court to testify in the trial of Rapper Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting her
Source: Jason Armond / Getty

In a detailed 31-page legal response obtained by Billboard, Megan’s attorney, Alex Spiro, shut down every one of these resurfaced claims. He made it clear that Bradley James was not at the scene the night of the shooting. Alex also shared that Bradley has never testified or spoken publicly about the case.

Megan’s legal team says the Ring camera footage discussed isn’t new. The team says it was already played during Tory’s trial in 2022.

As for the DNA claims, the femcee’s team stated that when forensic experts tested the firearm, they determined there was a 90% chance that the DNA found on the weapon came from a man. That “Dance, Megan” line, which Tory’s team now insists was fabricated, remains part of official evidence.

Spiro didn’t mince words. He said, “Despite Mr. Lanez being convicted at trial by overwhelming evidence (that included his own admission of his guilt), he and his team—flanked by any ignorant person they can find—have pushed whatever misleading narrative they can.”

“One by one, their misleading statements unravel, and all that is left is the simple truth: he was convicted by overwhelming evidence, and those who seek to traumatize the victim of the crime should be called out as foolish bullies,” the lawyer continued.

After days of headlines and online chatter, Megan hopped on TikTok. She dropped a note, speaking her peace. And in true Stallion fashion, she did not hold back.

“At what point are y’all gonna stop making me re-live being shot BY TORY!?…You shot me! Ain’t no new f—ing evidence. Y’all been saying the same s— for years.”

She pointed out that Tory never testified under oath because he knew the truth—and now he’s letting his team (and random politicians) drag her name and reopen trauma that she’s still working through. “Why is this happening EVERY DAY?” she asked, fed up with the harassment she says continues to follow her since the 2020 incident.

So…What’s Next?

Tory’s team is still pushing for a retrial or release, but Megan’s side maintains that nothing has changed. The courts already decided the facts. Tory’s appeal still hasn’t been argued with California’s 2nd Appellate District.

The bottom line is it’s messy. Really messy. And we’re staying tuned.

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