In a significant legal development, Tory Lanez has been directed to pay for Megan Thee Stallion’s legal expenses following a turbulent deposition. This court action arises from the defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit Megan filed against YouTube blogger Milagro Gramz. The proceedings against Lanez have drawn considerable media attention, highlighting the ongoing legal tensions between the involved parties.
## Court’s Decision on Legal Fees
Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, must cover the legal costs accumulated by Megan Thee Stallion during a deposition deemed disruptive. A federal judge issued this ruling on Friday, mandating that any future deposition attempts involving Peterson require supervision by a magistrate judge. During the April deposition, held via video link from prison, Lanez frequently disrupted the process by interrupting Megan’s attorney and questioning basic terms.
## Deposition Details
The deposition revealed Lanez’s contentious behavior, including his evasion upon being asked if Megan Thee Stallion and Megan Pete are the same individual. His retort was, “There’s a lot of Ms. Petes in this world. Which Ms. Pete are you talking about?” Such tactics prompted Megan’s legal team to seek contempt charges against him, describing his demeanor as “disruptive, inflammatory, and inconsistent with the basic norms of civil litigation.”
## Background of the Lawsuit
The deposition marks a pivotal point for Lanez, who was previously convicted of assaulting Megan Thee Stallion. Currently serving a 10-year sentence for the incident, which involved a firearm and occurred after a party at Kylie Jenner’s residence, Lanez has consistently been a focus of legal scrutiny. The deposition was crucial for Megan as part of her legal battle against Milagro Gramz, real name Milagro Cooper, whom she accuses of spreading defamatory rumors.
## Allegations Against Milagro Gramz
Megan alleges that Gramz, acting as Lanez’s “paid surrogate,” initiated a smear campaign against her. This campaign reportedly included false claims regarding Megan’s personal life and an attempt to distribute a deepfake video. Although Cooper sought to dismiss the lawsuit under journalistic protection, the federal court allowed the case to move forward, emphasizing the reckless nature of Cooper’s actions.
## Restraining Order Update
In related proceedings, Megan Thee Stallion secured a five-year restraining order against Lanez earlier this year. Testifying emotionally, she expressed ongoing distress from the shooting and subsequent harassment, urging for peace from all associated parties. The court has ordered Lanez to maintain a significant distance from Megan and avoid any intimidating behavior until 2030.
