The legal saga involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez has escalated, with Megan's legal team pursuing a deposition of Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting her. This development adds another layer to the already complex narrative surrounding their contentious relationship.
A federal judge recently granted Megan's request to conduct a remote deposition of Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson. This move allows Megan to question Lanez under oath, further highlighting the unresolved tensions stemming from his 2022 conviction on three felony charges, including first-degree assault.
Megan's pursuit of Lanez's testimony is directly linked to her defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz. She alleges that Gramz acted as a "paid surrogate" for Lanez, disseminating damaging rumors during his trial. Megan contends that these false narratives have caused her significant emotional distress, emphasizing the impact of online misinformation.
Despite Lanez's incarceration, his team remains steadfast. Ceasar McDowell, CEO of Unite the People, the nonprofit representing Lanez, downplayed the significance of Megan's efforts. "If you know Tory Lanez how I do, good luck trying to get him to 'testify' to anything," McDowell stated, expressing confidence in their legal strategy. He emphasized that Lanez is not a party to the lawsuit against Gramz, and therefore, they are not obligated to produce him for a deposition. Gramz is also being represented by Unite the People. Gramz's attorney, Michael Pancier, told Rolling Stone that she was not opposing the motion for the deposition.
The narrative is further complicated by a protective order that prohibits Lanez from contacting Megan for five years. In a tearful court testimony, Megan expressed her ongoing fear and trauma. "It just seems like I have to relive it every day," she said. "The person who shot me won't let me forget it. I'm scared that when he gets out of jail he's going to still be upset with me … I feel like maybe he'll shoot me again and maybe this time I won't make it."
Megan's lawsuit against Gramz also addresses the "unlawful promotion of altered sexual depictions," highlighting the spread of misinformation and harassment on social media. She seeks to hold bloggers accountable for perpetuating false narratives.
In a statement to DailyMail.com, Megan stated, "I’ve endured countless attacks on my character based on false narratives from social media bloggers misrepresenting themselves as journalists." Gramz acknowledged the lawsuit on X, confirming that she had "been informed that I’m being sued by Alex Spiro on behalf of his client Megan Thee Stallion."
This legal battle underscores the intersection of fame, personal trauma, and online accountability. Megan's pursuit of justice serves as a call for personal vindication and a challenge to the culture of online bullying and misinformation. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for the entertainment industry and the legal landscape surrounding online defamation.
