Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Trial
On Monday (August 7), Tory Lanez was due to find out his fate regarding his Megan Thee Stallion shooting trial. The Canadian was found guilty in late 2022 and has since been behind bars. He’s facing up to 13 years in prison for his crimes. Due to the sheer amount of discussion that took place yesterday, sentencing was pushed to Tuesday. The internet has been busy speculating exactly how much time Lanez will end up doing. There are some, such as Iggy Azalea, who wrote letters to the judge suggesting a reduced sentence that would focus on transforming her longtime friend, rather than destroying his life.
Megan Thee Stallion didn’t attend in person (to protect her mental health), though she did write a letter requesting no remorse for Lanez due to the trauma she’s endured at his hands. According to journalist Meghann Cuniff, the father of one’s legal team painted the picture of Tory as a heavy drinker in hopes of garnering sympathy from the District Attorney, but that didn’t go over so well. “Judge Herriford said while the shooting obviously involved alcohol, there is no evidence of Lanez [having a drinking problem], including in the 76 letters submitted for Lanez,” she reported via Twitter this morning.
Meghann Cuniff Gives Updates on Tory Lanez’s Trial
- Herriford also asked where the nexus is between the crime and Lanez’s alcohol-use disorder if he’s still denying shooting Megan. “Your client at no time indicates he actually shot the victim,” Herriford said told Baez. – Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 8, 2023
- “Here’s a young man with an alcohol problem. He’s worth saving,” Baez said very emphatically. Baez said “there were lots of decisions that transpired” to escalate the situation. “It wasn’t a pretty situation. It wasn’t that young man’s finest moment,” Baez said of Lanez. – Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 8, 2023
In addition, Herriford also pointed out that Lanez has never once admitted to shooting Megan. “What is he alleging he did as a result of alcohol-use disorder if he didn’t do anything?” the judge pondered. “What did the doctor conclude he did as a result of alcohol use? It’s very unclear.” According to the singer’s lawyers, “yelling” and the “argument that went back and forth in the car” were a direct result of intoxication problems.
When given his turn to speak, DA Alex Bott was clearly unimpressed with the defense. He stated that it shows Lanez’s “willingness to do anything and everything to avoid accountability for the crime.” Bott also accused the “Say It” hitmaker of “talking out both sides of his mouth” by representing himself as both someone with alcoholism/a mental disorder and a positive role model for his son.
District Attorney Thinks Lanez Lacks Accountability
Keep scrolling to read more of today’s updates from Tory Lanez’s long-awaited sentencing hearing. Do you think that the embattled artist lacks accountability? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
- D.A. Alex Bott said Tory Lanez’s current defense demonstrates what we’ve seen ever since he was charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion: “His willingness to do anything and everything to avoid accountability for the crime.” – Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 8, 2023
- Also, Bott said, “Where’s the nexus between drinking and shooting a defenseless victim?” – Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) August 8, 2023
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol
- Indicator: Number of people receiving treatment for substance abuse and harmful use of alcohol
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SDG 5: Gender Equality
- Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation
- Indicator: Proportion of women and girls subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner
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SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
- Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- Indicator: Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol | Number of people receiving treatment for substance abuse and harmful use of alcohol |
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation | Proportion of women and girls subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all | Proportion of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms |
Analysis
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The specific SDGs, targets, and indicators that can be identified based on the article’s content are as follows:
1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
The article mentions Tory Lanez’s alcohol-use disorder and the discussion around his drinking problem. This is relevant to SDG 3, specifically Target 3.5, which aims to strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including harmful use of alcohol. The number of people receiving treatment for substance abuse and harmful use of alcohol can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards this target.
2. SDG 5: Gender Equality
The article discusses the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion by Tory Lanez and the trauma she has endured. This issue is connected to SDG 5, particularly Target 5.2, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. The proportion of women and girls subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards this target.
3. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
The article mentions the trial and sentencing of Tory Lanez, highlighting the role of the justice system in holding individuals accountable for their actions. This is relevant to SDG 16, specifically Target 16.3, which aims to promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all. The proportion of victims of violence who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized mechanisms can be used as an indicator to measure progress towards this target.
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