Tory Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence, but his family isn’t giving up hope! The rapper has been locked up since 2023 for a conviction related to the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Tory’s dad, Sonstar Peterson, just dropped some tea in a rare interview, hinting at new developments in the case. With a viral petition and alleged new evidence presented by Tory’s team, could the rapper be coming home sooner than we think? Keep reading to see what Sonstar believes.
RELATED: Video & Still Images Show Tory Lanez’s 14-Time Prison Stabbing And His Aftermath Injuries (EXCLUSIVE)
Sonstar Speaks Out Over Tory Lanez Potentially Being Released
In a sit-down with POWER 106 on Thursday, July 3, Sonstar Peterson got real about his son’s incarceration, and he didn’t hold back. When asked about a possible release date for Tory, Sonstar said: “I wouldn’t go on record, giving a date right now.” He continued:
“But what I will say is that there are movements happening in the background, and the powers that be can clearly see that this was a hatched job. They can see based on the evidence […] Everybody can see that. […] And I think it’s much sooner than a lot of people think. Much sooner than later. He’s coming home.”
Fans have been reacting to supposed discrepancies in the case since the trial. This included alleged conflicting witness statements and questions about the gun residue evidence. Sonstar’s bold claims suggest that his son’s legal team is pushing hard to overturn his conviction. And Dad feels optimistic about the outcome. It’s worth noting that Megan’s legal team has since shut down claims of there being any new evidence in the criminal case.
Social Media Reacts To Tory’s Dad Speaking On His Freedom
The Roomies were all the way fired up in the comments section of The Shade Room’s post, sharing their thoughts on Sonstar Peterson’s words. Peep their comments below.
@haterheaux wrote, “In about 7 years. I guess that’s sooner than later”
@mrgonzalez56 wrote, “Too much reasonable doubt in this case, and technically jurors aren’t supposed to convict when there is any chance that someone may have not done it.”
@chalestina wrote, “😂 he will be home soon 😂sir it’s been like 6 years he got 10 of course he will be home soon sir”
@bunnylaflor wrote, “This is why Tory is in jail. At no point has his father shown him to take accountability for his actions.”
@itgrldaj wrote, “If he comes out of jail I’m looking at Megan sideways ngl.”
@nights_hoseok wrote, “Yall love screaming Meg as if the state of California didn’t charge him for violation of probation and having a firearm he wasn’t supposed to have, as if he didn’t plead the 5th and set himself up for failure.”
Additionally, @trendy.papii wrote, “Bro I’m team Tory been Tory supporter day 1 but they ain’t letting him out smh it would’ve happened already sadly”
@gtf0hwtb5 wrote, “He was charged with 3 felonies in connection to the shooting!!!!!! Which he is guilty of!!!”
Tory’s Prison Stabbing Sparks Outrage & Viral Petition
In May, the Canadian rapper was reportedly stabbed 14 times in a brutal attack at California Correctional Institution. Sources say he took seven wounds to the back, four to the torso, two to the back of his head, and one to the face. Both lungs reportedly collapsed during the attack. Tory was airlifted for emergency treatment and made a full recovery within a week.
The alleged attacker, Santino Casio, who’s serving life for murder, told TMZ he acted in self-defense. Additionally, he claimed he heard rumors of a “bounty” on Tory’s head and thought he saw a weapon.
The incident lit a fire under Tory’s fans. It sparked a Change.org petition from the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety demanding a pardon from California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Furthermore, the petition garnered over 270,000 signatures within days. This included a significant endorsement from Drake, who reshared it on his Instagram Stories. His caption read, “Come home soon.” The petition argues that Tory’s sentence was unjust and points to the prison attack as proof he’s not safe behind bars.
