Tory Lanez’s Driver Admits He Did Not See Who Shot Megan Thee Stallion. Tory Lanez received a 10-year term for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. His driver, Jauquan Smith, did not testify. Lanez’s appeal for a fresh trial centres on this decision. Smith, a 2020 shooting witness, said in an affidavit that Lanez’s 2022 trial barred him from testifying.
Smith said he observed Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey Harris with a gun during an incident in his affidavit. He admitted he did not observe who shot Megan Thee Stallion. Smith described the hectic atmosphere and events.
“Ms. Pete and Ms. Harris both got out of the vehicle and continued to fight, both verbally and physically,” Smith said.
“Ms. Pete [Megan] and Ms. Harris began fighting,” Smith said. I pulled over to halt them. Ms. Pete and Ms. Harris left the car and fought verbally and physically. I stopped this battle and pulled Ms. Pete to the back of the car. I noticed Ms. Harris holding a gun. Mr. Peterson [Lanez] ran towards Ms. Harris from behind Ms. Pete and myself. As Mr. Peterson sought to disarm Ms. Harris, they fought. While pulling Ms. Pete, I didn’t see who shot the firearm. I was safe, and Ms. Pete was too. The whole thing happened fast.”
Smith lamented not being able to submit his trial evidence. He said the District Attorney was not ready to cross-examine him and did not contact him back due to holidays and court scheduling. “I believe I should have been allowed to present this evidence at trial,” Smith said.
Lanez, convicted of shooting Megan, requested a new trial using Smith’s affidavit. The California AG’s Office opposed Lanez’s request. Smith was not called as a witness because Lanez’s old counsel believed his testimony would not be helpful, prosecutors said.
Given these facts, defence counsel recognised that Smith would not have been a helpful witness due to his prejudice and cumulative evidence’, Deputy Attorney General Michael C. Keller wrote. Defence counsel stated that it would not ‘do anything’ to have appellant’s friend say the same thing as an independent eyewitness had placed the gun in Harris’ hands before the incident.
The 2020 shooting earned Lanez a conviction for assault with a semiautomatic firearm, illegal possession, and careless discharge. He received a 10-year sentence in 2023.
Media and fans continue to discuss the shooting. Megan Pete, aka Megan Thee Stallion, has freely discussed how the gunshot affected her life and profession. The public and media carefully watched Tory Lanez’s trial and conviction.
Smith’s fresh affidavit complicates the case. Lanez hopes this fresh evidence will lead to a new trial, but prosecutors say Smith’s testimony wouldn’t have impacted the decision. Fans and followers eagerly await updates on this court battle.
Lanez’s plea for a new trial shows how complicated the legal system is and how difficult it is to hear all pertinent testimony. The court may grant Lanez a new trial based on Smith’s affidavit.
The Megan Thee Stallion, Kelsey Harris, and Tory Lanez incident was a huge entertainment event. It shows how unpredictable celebrity relationships can be. The legal actions and popular outcry have highlighted the widespread impact of such tragedies.
As Lanez serves his sentence, the trial and driver’s fresh evidence are debated. The story underscores the dangers of violence and the value of justice.
