Megan Thee Stallion Secures Five-Year Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez After Emotional Testimony
Megan Thee Stallion has successfully obtained a five-year restraining order against Tory Lanez, following a heart-wrenching testimony in court. The order was granted after Megan argued that Lanez had continued to harass her, even from behind bars, adding to the emotional toll she has endured since the traumatic shooting incident in July 2020.
Restraining Order Issued Following Megan’s Testimony
The Los Angeles court issued the restraining order on January 9, after a hearing in which Megan spoke via Zoom, detailing the emotional and psychological impact of Tory’s actions on her life. Lanez, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan in the feet, is prohibited from contacting, harassing, or threatening her in any manner until at least January 9, 2030. The order also mandates that Lanez stays at least 100 yards away from Megan.
Megan, visibly emotional during her testimony, explained how the harassment has affected her on a daily basis. “I haven’t been at peace since I’ve been shot,” she said, describing the continuous harassment by Tory Lanez and his supporters. “I’m just trying to be un-harassed,” Megan added, emphasizing the toll this ongoing behavior has taken on her life.
Ongoing Harassment and Legal Actions
Megan’s legal request for the restraining order came after she claimed that Tory Lanez had been paying third-party individuals, including bloggers, to spread false information about her. She specifically cited a $3,000 payment from Tory’s father to blogger Milagro Gramz (real name Milagro Elizabeth Cooper), who Megan is suing for cyberstalking and emotional distress. Gramz allegedly shared deepfake pornographic content of Megan, further exacerbating her distress.
The Houston rapper testified that the harassment has caused her severe anxiety and has affected her ability to function in social situations. “I barely leave my house. I leave my house for work,” she explained. “But I’m not good in social situations anymore because I think everybody hates me at this point because of everything that he’s done and said about me after the shooting.” Megan expressed the emotional weight of the situation, revealing how her anxiety has worsened, saying, “I’m just a nervous wreck all the time.”
Megan’s Fears for Her Safety
In her emotional testimony, Megan also spoke about her fears for her safety, both now and in the future. She revealed her deep concerns that even after Tory Lanez serves his prison sentence, he may continue his violent behavior towards her. “I’m scared that even when he gets out of jail, he’s going to still be upset with me, and I don’t know if he’s going to continue being violent toward me,” she stated.
Megan’s fears are compounded by the actions of Lanez while incarcerated, where he has allegedly continued to orchestrate attempts to reach her. “I feel like when he gets out of jail, it’s going to be worse,” she said. “I feel like maybe he’ll shoot me again, and maybe this time, I won’t make it.”
Judge’s Ruling and Tory Lanez’s Legal Response
Judge Richard Bloom cited “several uncontroverted facts” in granting the restraining order, including the violent nature of the incident in which Tory Lanez shot Megan, resulting in injuries. Despite the ruling, Tory’s lawyer, Michael Hayden, criticized the decision, calling the restraining order an unfair infringement on Lanez’s freedom of speech. Hayden argued that the order was unnecessary, given that Tory is currently serving a prison sentence for the shooting.
A Step Toward Peace for Megan Thee Stallion
This restraining order marks a significant legal victory for Megan Thee Stallion, offering her a measure of protection from Tory Lanez’s continued harassment. As Megan continues to heal from the traumatic incident and its aftermath, this ruling provides some sense of safety and peace, allowing her to focus on her personal and professional life without the constant fear of harassment.
