Megan Thee Stallion's Lawyers Demand Proof of Tory Lanez's Alleged DNA Evidence Leak to DJ Akademiks
In a significant development in the ongoing defamation trial against gossip blogger Milagro Gramz, Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers are seeking evidence from social media personality DJ Akademiks about his potential involvement in leaking confidential DNA testing reports related to Tory Lanez's 2022 prosecution for shooting Megan. According to court documents filed by Megan's team, Lanez allegedly shared the reports with Akademiks, who then posted them on social media, mischaracterizing the evidence as conclusive.
The development is part of Megan's defamation trial against Gramz, a staunch supporter of Lanez, who was convicted in 2022 of shooting Megan in the foot. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison term for the crime. Megan's lawyers claim that Lanez and his associates hired Gramz to post false information about the 2020 shooting, which led to widespread misinformation and damage to Megan's reputation.
According to Billboard, Megan's lawyers are seeking proof that Tory Lanez leaked DNA evidence to DJ Akademiks during his prosecution in 2022. The report states that Megan is in the final stages of collecting evidence for her defamation trial against Gramz, and the revelation about the alleged leak could be a significant blow to Lanez's defense.
In an interview with Billboard, a source close to the case confirmed that Megan's team is seeking evidence from Akademiks regarding his potential involvement in leaking the DNA reports. "We're looking for any information that can help us prove that Tory and his associates were involved in spreading false information about Megan," the source said.
The leak of the DNA reports, which were under court seal at the time, has been a subject of controversy since it was first reported by Akademiks on social media. According to Billboard, Akademiks posted the reports online, claiming that they proved Lanez's innocence in the shooting. However, Megan's lawyers argue that the reports were mischaracterized and taken out of context.
The defamation trial against Gramz is ongoing, with a verdict expected soon. If found guilty, Gramz could face significant financial penalties for her role in spreading false information about Megan. The revelation about the alleged leak of DNA evidence by Tory Lanez to DJ Akademiks adds another layer of complexity to the case and raises questions about the involvement of social media personalities in spreading misinformation.
In a statement to Billboard, a spokesperson for Gramz's team denied any wrongdoing and claimed that the allegations against her client were "baseless" and "without merit." However, Megan's lawyers remain confident that they will be able to prove their case and secure a verdict in favor of their client.
The case is a stark reminder of the power of social media in shaping public opinion and the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. As the trial continues, one thing is clear: the truth about what happened on July 12, 2020, will finally come to light, and those responsible for spreading false information will be held accountable.
Background:
Tory Lanez was convicted in 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot during a confrontation at a Hollywood Hills home. Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison term for the crime. Megan's defamation trial against gossip blogger Milagro Gramz, a staunch supporter of Lanez, is ongoing.
Key Players:
Megan Thee Stallion: Rapper and plaintiff in the defamation trial against Milagro Gramz
Tory Lanez (Daystar Peterson): Convicted shooter and defendant in the 2022 prosecution for shooting Megan
DJ Akademiks: Social media personality accused of leaking confidential DNA testing reports related to Lanez's prosecution
Milagro Gramz (Milagro Cooper): Gossip blogger and defendant in the defamation trial against Megan Thee Stallion
Next Steps:
The defamation trial against Milagro Gramz is ongoing, with a verdict expected soon. If found guilty, Gramz could face significant financial penalties for her role in spreading false information about Megan Thee Stallion.
This story was compiled from reports by Billboard and Billboard.