Tory Lanez. Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images
A judge has denied Tory Lanez's motion for bail, according to courtroom reporter Meghann Cuniff. Tory Lanez is currently appealing his felony conviction in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion; he was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August. The ruling means that the rapper will remain in prison during his appeal.
Tory Lanez is officially headed to prison.
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) September 14, 2023
"The motion will be denied and proceedings concluded. Thank you," Judge Herriford said.
Lanez grinned at his supporters, including his father and friends from the Unite the People legal services group, before being led out.
An attorney for Lanez filed the bail motion in August asking for Lanez to be released inside Los Angeles to continue working in order to provide for his wife and son. The motion said that Lanez "does not pose a danger to the community" and claimed that the shooting was "an isolated incident."
The prospect of Lanez's release on bail was a long shot according to Michael Freedman, an entertainment attorney who spoke with Meghann Cuniff on Wednesday.
