The ongoing Tory Lanez saga has just taken a surprising turn that nobody saw coming.
On May 14th, in Los Angeles, Lanez’s legal team dropped a bombshell during a press conference, claiming that new evidence could completely change the story around the shooting incident involving Megan Thee Stallion back in 2020.
Instead of Tory Lanez being the shooter, the defense now points the finger at Megan’s former best friend, Kelsey Harris, bringing a fresh and unexpected angle to this long-running case.
New Testimony from a Former Bodyguard
The key new evidence comes from Bradley James, who used to work as a bodyguard for Kelsey Harris.
James says he overheard Harris confessing to firing the gun during the night in question.
According to James, “She had the gun and fired it three times.
Then Mr. Peterson [Tory Lanez] grabbed her arm and knocked it down, causing the gun to fire two more times.”
James expressed that he couldn’t keep quiet anymore, especially knowing a man is behind bars for something he believes Lanez didn’t do.
This testimony also backs up what Sean Kelly, the only neutral witness from the original trial, said.
Kelly reportedly saw two women fighting before two men stepped in, and then shots were fired from the passenger side where Harris was sitting.
Ongoing Legal Battles and Investigations
Currently, Tory Lanez—real name Daystar Peterson—is serving a 10-year prison sentence.
His legal team continues to insist he never pulled the trigger.
Attorney Walter Roberts firmly stated, “Mr. Peterson never shot anybody and never even touched the gun.”
He also criticised how the investigation was handled, pointing out that only Lanez’s DNA was tested on the weapon, even though there was DNA that didn’t match him.
Journalist and Lanez supporter Gianno Caldwell added his voice, arguing that Lanez didn’t receive a fair trial, which was influenced by bias, political pressure, and media hype.
Questions Around Kelsey Harris’s Role and Legal Protection
There’s also controversy surrounding Kelsey Harris pleading the Fifth Amendment during the investigation, despite not being a target herself.
Caldwell asked a tough question: “Why did she plead the fifth? And why was she granted immunity by the prosecution?”
Adding to the drama, Tory Lanez’s father, Sonstar Peterson, made an emotional plea for justice.
He believes the case was decided behind closed doors before the trial even began.
Supporters of Lanez are now calling this a “travesty of justice” and urging California’s governor to reopen and review the entire case.
Silence from Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Harris
So far, neither Megan Thee Stallion nor Kelsey Harris has commented on these new allegations.
The evidence presented has not yet been tested or verified in court, so the story is definitely still unfolding.
What This Means for Justice Everywhere
For many, including South Africans following the story, this case is a powerful reminder that justice should always be fair, transparent, and free from bias no matter where it takes place.
Diana London, CEO of the Secret Weapon Agency, summed it up perfectly: “Tory Lanez isn’t asking for special treatment, just equal treatment.
When the system gets it wrong, it damages our trust in the rule of law itself.”