In a stunning development that could potentially upend one of hip-hop’s most controversial convictions, imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez has submitted new evidence to the court claiming widespread irregularities in the medical records used to convict him of shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
The 32-year-old Canadian artist, born Daystar Peterson, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for the December 2020 shooting incident, appears to be making good on promises made during his first televised interview from behind bars last week. What initially seemed like desperate claims from a convicted felon have materialized into a formal court filing that raises serious questions about the integrity of evidence presented during his 2022 trial.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ and reviewed by our legal team, Lanez’s attorneys have retained a software expert who conducted a comprehensive analysis of Megan Thee Stallion’s medical records from the night of the shooting. The findings are nothing short of explosive.
The expert’s sworn testimony identifies approximately 60 alleged fraudulent errors in the medical documentation that prosecutors from then-District Attorney George Gascón’s office presented to the jury. These aren’t minor clerical mistakes—the report details what Lanez’s team characterizes as systematic problems that could constitute prosecutorial misconduct.
Perhaps most damning is the alleged existence of a document labeled “EVIDENCE” that reportedly never made it into the defense’s hands. According to the filing, this document indicates that a hospital security guard named Derek Cervantes had properly collected, tagged, and transferred “foreign bodies”—specifically bullet fragments—to hospital personnel at the facility where Megan received treatment for her gunshot wounds.
This directly contradicts testimony given at trial by law enforcement detectives, who told the jury that no bullet fragments were recovered from the hospital and that all medical records had been properly disclosed to the defense team. If Lanez’s claims prove accurate, it would represent a significant discrepancy in the evidentiary record that formed the basis of his conviction.
The software expert’s analysis doesn’t stop there. The report catalogs a disturbing array of documentary problems that raise red flags about the authenticity and completeness of the medical records:
- Altered or overwritten text in multiple locations
- Non-functioning QR codes that should have linked to additional documentation
- Signatures that the expert deemed “bogus” or potentially fraudulent
- Inconsistent formatting across documents that should have been uniform
- Missing pages with no explanation for their absence
- Repeated or duplicate pages containing contradictory dates and timestamps
- Approximately 300 additional pages of medical information were allegedly withheld from defense attorneys
Adding another layer of mystery to an already complex case, Lanez’s legal team claims that Dr. Little, the surgeon who treated Megan Thee Stallion on the night in question, never testified during the trial. More troubling still, according to the filing, the doctor cannot now be located.
The absence of direct testimony from the treating physician represents a significant gap in the trial record, particularly given the central importance of medical evidence in establishing the nature and severity of the injuries sustained.
The incident that led to Lanez’s conviction occurred in the early morning hours of July 12, 2020, following a pool party at Kylie Jenner’s home in the Hollywood Hills. Megan Thee Stallion, whose legal name is Megan Pete, alleged that Lanez shot her in the feet during an argument as she exited an SUV.
After a highly publicized trial in December 2022, a Los Angeles jury convicted Lanez on three felony counts: assault with a semiautomatic firearm, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. He was sentenced to 10 years in state prison.
Throughout the proceedings and since his incarceration, Lanez has steadfastly maintained his innocence, claiming he did not shoot Megan.
Last Friday, Lanez participated in his first on-camera interview since his conviction, speaking with NBC News from prison. During that conversation, he previewed these very allegations, telling the reporter that his defense team had been denied access to hundreds of pages of Megan’s medical records—documents he claimed would have significantly undermined the prosecution’s case.
At the time, many observers were skeptical of these claims, viewing them as the predictable protestations of a convicted criminal seeking to overturn an unfavorable verdict. However, the formal submission of expert testimony to the court suggests this is more than mere posturing.
If substantiated, these allegations could have far-reaching implications not only for Lanez’s conviction but also for the reputation of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office under George Gascón’s leadership. Gascón, a progressive prosecutor who has faced both praise and criticism for his reform-minded approach, lost his re-election bid and is no longer in office.
The California Rules of Professional Conduct require prosecutors to disclose all exculpatory evidence to the defense—a constitutional obligation known as Brady disclosure, stemming from the landmark 1963 Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland. Failure to do so can constitute grounds for overturning a conviction, even years after the fact.
Legal experts caution, however, that appellate courts set a high bar for overturning jury verdicts based on newly discovered evidence. Lanez’s team will need to demonstrate not only that irregularities existed but also that the withheld or problematic evidence was material to the outcome of the trial—that is, that there’s a reasonable probability the jury would have reached a different verdict had they had access to complete and accurate information.
The court will now need to review the expert’s report and determine whether the allegations warrant an evidentiary hearing. Such a hearing would allow both sides to present testimony and arguments about the authenticity of the medical records and whether any misconduct occurred.
Representatives for the current Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office declined to comment on pending litigation. George Gascón, through a spokesperson, denied any wrongdoing during his tenure.
Megan Thee Stallion’s attorney also declined to comment, citing the ongoing legal proceedings.
As this case continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder that even after a jury renders its verdict, the American justice system provides multiple layers of review designed to catch errors and ensure fairness. Whether Tory Lanez’s new evidence will be sufficient to secure him a new trial—or even his freedom—remains to be seen.
What is certain is that one of the most closely watched cases in recent entertainment history is far from over.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Tory Lanez’s legal team has filed court documents featuring expert testimony that alleges 60 fraudulent errors in Megan Thee Stallion’s medical records used at his 2022 trial.
The most critical claim: prosecutors under former LA District Attorney George Gascón allegedly withheld a hospital document showing bullet fragments were collected—directly contradicting detective testimony that no fragments were recovered. Additionally, roughly 300 pages of medical records were allegedly never given to the defense, and the treating surgeon never testified and now cannot be found.
If proven true, this constitutes potential prosecutorial misconduct that could overturn Lanez’s 10-year conviction. The court must now decide whether these allegations warrant a new hearing or trial.
