Tory Lanez penned an open letter to Los Angles County District Attorney George Gascon on Friday maintaining his innocence after being convicted last December for shooting and injuring Megan thee Stallion. Lanez, who faces up to 22 years and 8 months in prison, is pleading with Gascon to grant him a new trial.
“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,” he writes.
“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 unlawfully 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.”
He continues, “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, and most importantly the hundreds of thousands of Black and Hispanic minorities that cannot adequately fight for themselves. 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 elected 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.”
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