The counts could lead to up to 22 years in prison for the Canadian musician.
The jury of seven women and five men deliberated for one day before convicting Lanez – whose legal name is Daystar Peterson – of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.Lanez showed no visible reaction as the verdict was read. He was handcuffed while in the courtroom.
The shooting set off a storm of cultural issues and arguments that peaked during the trial, including the reluctance of Black victims to speak to police, the protection of Black women, gender politics in hip-hop and online toxicity.In closing arguments, prosecutors emphasised the courage it had taken for Megan come forward, and the vitriol she had subsequently faced for it.“Why would she lie?” deputy district attorney Alexander Bott questioned. “She’s been subjected to a stream of hate.
The attorney, George Mgdesyan, argued Megan created a more sympathetic narrative by pinning the shooting on Lanez.
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