A Los Angeles judge has granted Megan Thee Stallion a five-year restraining order against Tory Lanez. This victory follows Lanez’s legal team attempting to dispute claims that he paid internet bloggers to spread defamatory statements about Megan, as reported by The Shade Room.
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More Info On Megan Thee Stallion’s Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez
On Thursday, Jan. 9, Judge Richard Bloom confirmed Megan Thee Stallion’s restraining order against Tory Lanez. The Houston rapper’s request for the order described Lanez as a “violent and dangerous individual” with a pattern of behavior that highlights the need for the civil harassment order to protect her safety and well-being, according to Variety.
Reporter Meghann Cuniff shared live details about the order and Megan’s words during a video call in the Los Angeles courtroom on X (formerly Twitter). Cuniff explained that the Houston rapper appeared emotional during the call and expressed fear about what might happen once Lanez is released.
“The court does believe that the facts in this matter show both unlawful violence, a threat of violence … and a willful course of conduct that seriously harasses the petitioner and serves no legitimate purpose. I’m signing the order at this time,” Judge Bloom says,” Cuniff shared via X.
Additionally, Cuniff revealed that Tory won’t be eligible for parole until September 2029 as he is serving a 10-year sentence. The restraining order will remain in effect until January 9, 2030.
"The court does believe that the facts in this matter show both unlawful violence, a threat of violence … and a willful course of conduct that seriously harasses the petitioner and serves no legitimate purpose."
"I'm signing the order at this time," Judge Bloom says.
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) January 9, 2025
Tory Lanez Lawyer Argues Against Megan’s Protection Order As She Outlines Its Necessity
Before the judge granted Megan the restraining order, Tory Lanez’s lawyer, Michael Hayden, argued against it. Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon also shared on X that Hayden argued the restraining order. Hayden noted that it would be unfair, and Lanez has no intention of reaching out to Megan.
However, Nancy Dillon also reported that Megan told the court she rarely leaves her house because she feels constantly nervous and frustrated by people yelling “Free Tory” at her.
Tory’s lawyer, Michael Hayden, argued the restraining order would be unfair “prior restraint” on free speech
He said Tory “has no desire to communicate with petitioner ever again”
Megan’s atty Mari Henderson, said Megan deserved protection after being victim of a violent crime
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) January 9, 2025
Furthermore, Dillon reported that during the video call on Jan. 9, Megan repeatedly emphasized that the protection order was necessary because she hasn’t felt at peace since the shooting incident.
Megan Thee Stallion just gave emotional testimony at hearing to obtain 5-year civil harassment restraining order against Tory Lanez
She appeared by video: “I want my restraining order because I haven’t been at peace since I [was] shot.”
We're on 10 min break, waiting for ruling
— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) January 9, 2025
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to Megan Thee Stallion being granted the restraining order against Tory Lanez in The Shade Room’s comment section. Check out some reactions below.
Instagram user @the_black_buttafly wrote, “Good for her 👏🏽 Stop underestimating abusers.”
Instagram user @k_lionesss wrote, “Good for you Sis. He’s still trying talk ish from prison, let’s do whatever you have to do. He gaslit all of America.”
While Instagram user @chefskatee wrote, “he’s literally in jail, and gets deported back to canada literally right after , she’s doing the most 🙄”
Then Instagram user @iam.kaylaarenee wrote, “I pray I never go through nothing like this cause whatever happen that night has scar her. Regardless what anybody say this girl is scared for a reason.”
Another Instagram user @beautifulchiina wrote, “She’s dragging it at this point, you got grazed girl move on.”
Instagram user @_kewillow wrote, “Ya really telling this girl shut up and all this… DID YALL GET SHOT anndddddd Betrayed? NO so yal shutttttt up.”
Lastly, Instagram user @dahostwiththemost wrote, “Y’all are weird this is why victims are scared to come out now smh.”
