Tory Lanez is taking legal action after enduring a violent incident while incarcerated. The Canadian rapper, who is currently serving time for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, has filed a staggering $100 million lawsuit against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the warden of the Tehachapi prison, and 50 correctional officers.
The lawsuit stems from a stabbing incident that occurred in May of last year, where Lanez suffered 16 stab wounds inflicted by a fellow inmate, identified as Santino Casio. The attack has left Lanez with permanent facial scarring and two collapsed lungs. In court documents obtained by TMZ, Lanez claims that he was wrongfully housed with Casio, who had a known history of violence. He specifically accuses Warden Danny Samuel of failing to adhere to CDCR protocols regarding inmate housing assignments, which he believes contributed to the attack.
In addition to the physical injuries, the lawsuit alleges that prison staff were absent during the stabbing and did not provide timely assistance. Lanez asserts that this reflects a “deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence” within the correctional facility and criticizes the guards for not ensuring his safety.
Beyond the assault, Lanez’s suit also claims that officials unlawfully seized his original songbooks containing unpublished lyrics during his recovery. He alleges that these notes hold significant commercial value and that they were taken without justification, even while he was working with his attorney.
Overall, Lanez is seeking $100 million in damages, which includes a request for $1 million for each stab wound and an additional $10 million for the scarring on his face. As of now, the CDCR has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.
Despite these ongoing legal challenges and his current incarceration, Tory Lanez continues to release new music, most recently dropping a track titled “LOL: SLUTTY BASS,” which has garnered attention from his dedicated fanbase. As this lawsuit unfolds, fans are anxious to see how it will impact his future, both musically and personally.
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