Judge denies additional witness tampering charges in Tory Lanez trial

Judge David Herriford said the prosecution waited too long to file a motion to add witness tampering in the trial against Lanez, charged with shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

On Monday, prosecutors in the Tory Lanez criminal trial attempted to add a new charge of witness tampering, but the judge denied the request. Lanez is on trial for allegedly shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020.

Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Kathy Ta wanted to tack on a new offense, accusing Lanez — whose real name is Daystar Peterson — of attempting to dissuade a witness, citing California Penal Code 136.1, according to today!

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