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Tory Lanez’s Request To Disqualify Judge Rejected
The prosecution is requesting that the “Sorry 4 What” artist serves 13 years in prison.
Tory Lanez‘s request to disqualify Judge David Herriford ahead of his sentencing for the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion has been denied by the appellate court on Thursday, June 8.
In a motion filed earlier this month, Lanez’s attorneys, Matthew Barhoma and Jose Baez, requested the disqualification of Judge David Herriford, alleging that the Los Angeles County Superior Court judge displayed bias towards the prosecution.
“Conversely, the judge gave the People a full and fair opportunity to present argument uninterrupted, even when the case cited by the People did not stand for the proposition that they advanced,” they wrote in their petition. “Together, these facts reveal such a high degree of favoritism or antagonism as to make fair judgment impossible. Given these facts, a reasonable person would fairly entertain doubts concerning the judge’s impartiality. As a result, disqualification is required.”
The appellate court did not agree with Lanez’s defense attorneys citing, “The petition for writ of mandate and request for stay are denied for failure to demonstrate entitlement to extraordinary relief.”
Just in: Appellate court rejects Tory Lanez’s request to disqualify the judge who is to sentence him next week for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) June 8, 2023
“The petition for writ of mandate and request for stay are denied for failure to demonstrate entitlement to extraordinary relief.” pic.twitter.com/ms4yccORkw
Tory Lanez has exhausted all legal options in getting his conviction overturned and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 13.
The jury found Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, guilty on one felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm – personal use of a firearm – one felony count of discharging a firearm with gross negligence, and one felony count of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle on December 22, 2023. The prosecution is requesting that the “Sorry 4 What” artist serve 13 years in prison.
“Words have power and the pen is oftentimes mightier than the sword. In this case, Daystar Peterson used both,” according to a memorandum obtained by Meghann Cuniff. “Not content to have hurt the victim by use of his sword (gun), he also used his pen. His online posts for nearly three years have re-traumatized the victim.”
Culture
Big Sean Announces Release Date For New Album ‘Better Me Than You’
Ahead of the release of his new single “Yes,” Detroit’s own Big Sean has announced the release date for his forthcoming studio album, Better Me Than You.
The album is set to drop on August 9th. To accompany the announcement, Big Sean released a trailer, which follows reports of the album leaking on social media. “It’s been a journey I can’t wait to share with you all,” he wrote to fans. This follows Sean’s appearance on Eminem‘s 12th studio album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).
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Remy Ma’s Son Charged with Murder
Remy Ma‘s son, Jayson Scott, has been charged with first-degree murder.
On Wednesday, FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers reported that Scott, along with another man, is facing charges related to the June 7, 2021, murder of 47-year-old Darius Guillebeaux in Queens. The arraignment for both individuals is scheduled for Wednesday, June 19, at the Queens County courthouse. In addition to the murder charge, Scott, 23, and his co-defendant are also facing two counts of weapons possession and reckless endangerment.
#BreakingNews Law enforcement and multiple police sources confirm to #fox5ny news that Jayson Scott of the Bronx, son of hip hop star Remy Ma & 22 yo Richard Swygert have each been arrested and charged with 1st degree murder, weapons possession and reckless endangerment in the…
— LISA EVERS (@LisaEvers) June 19, 2024
Culture
The New 1017 Rapper Enchanting Passes Away; Coi Leray, Gucci Mane and More Respond to Her Passing
After being placed on life support, 26-year-old rapper Enchanting has tragically passed away.
The Texas native signed with Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 label in 2020. She released her debut project, No Luv, in 2022, featuring the singles “Want Sum” and “Track & Field” with Kaliii. Her latest project, Luv Scarred / No Luv (Deluxe), was released in 2023.
A representative from her management team informed The Shade Room that Enchanting was struggling with withdrawals, saying, “She came to my house the last four days to get clean. She tried her best, and I did everything I could to help her. She tried.”
Coi Leray, Monaleo, and others confirmed her passing on social media.
“I’ll see you later, sister. Save me a spot, baby! I love you 4L and after,” Monaleo wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir react to Enchanting’s passing. Keyshia also responds to people pointing out the fates of artists who sign to 1017. pic.twitter.com/oB7NijTgVd
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Friends and family confirm 1017 rapper Enchanting has sadly passed away, after being on life support. pic.twitter.com/pefMLTOw4W
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
Coi Leray confirms Enchanting has passed away. She was 26. https://t.co/Hs2cHO6TQR pic.twitter.com/VTku9Xj7yL
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) June 11, 2024
“They pulled the plug, bro. This shit is so fucked up. I just knew you were gonna pull through, @luvenchanting. You’ll forever be Stop6 Princess and Kasino First Lady,” wrote Lil CJ Kasino on Instagram.
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