Judge Orders Tory Lanez to Pay Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Fees
*Talking about getting kicked while you’re down … A federal judge has ordered Tory Lanez to PAY Megan Thee Stallion’s legal fees! This development follows his combative behavior during a deposition.
Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, was sanctioned after repeatedly interrupting Megan’s attorney and feigning ignorance during the April 9, 2025, session. The ruling requires him to cover Megan’s “reasonable attorney’s fees” related to the failed deposition.
The deposition, linked to Megan’s defamation and cyberstalking lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz, quickly spiraled out of control. Lanez appeared via video from prison, where he is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan in 2020. The judge also ordered that a follow-up deposition be conducted under supervision by a magistrate judge.
Megan’s attorneys accused Lanez of making a “mockery of the proceedings.” They claimed his disruptive behavior violated basic courtroom norms and asked that he be held in contempt, but the judge stopped short of granting their full request, according to Rolling Stone.
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Tory Lanez’s Deposition Behavior Sparks Legal Sanctions
During the April deposition, Lanez accused Megan’s lawyer of planning to leak the video “to fake some sort of narrative.” He repeatedly interrupted questioning and even asked for definitions of basic words like “discuss” and “approve.” At one point, when asked if Megan Pete and Megan Thee Stallion were the same person, Lanez quipped, “There’s a lot of Ms. Petes in this world. Which Ms. Pete are you talking about?”
He even instructed his lawyer to “Google how many Megan Petes there are in the world,” further delaying proceedings. Megan’s legal team argued his antics were designed to obstruct and frustrate their case preparation. They described his demeanor as “disruptive” and “inflammatory.”
The contentious deposition was the first time Lanez had faced sworn questioning since his high-profile criminal trial. Megan’s team subpoenaed Lanez to gather information for her lawsuit against Gramz, whom she accuses of spreading malicious rumors and acting as Lanez’s “paid surrogate.”
Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawsuit Against Blogger Milagro Gramz
Megan filed her defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz, whose legal name is Milagro Cooper, in October. She claims Cooper waged a “coordinated campaign” to smear her reputation and harass her on Lanez’s behalf. This includes false claims about her mental health, allegations of alcoholism, and even promotion of a deepfake pornographic video.
Cooper denies conspiring with Lanez and attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed under journalistic protections. However, a federal judge allowed Megan’s lawsuit to proceed, stating she had presented a “compelling case” that Cooper acted with “reckless disregard for the truth.”
Cooper’s alleged connection to Lanez was also cited in Megan’s successful request for a five-year restraining order against the rapper earlier this year. The judge noted social media posts where Cooper amplified Lanez’s false claims about the gun used in the 2020 shooting, despite it remaining in police custody.
Tory Lanez’s Legal Troubles Continue Amid Appeal
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan in July 2020 following a party at Kylie Jenner’s house. He was convicted in December 2022 on three felony counts but is now appealing the verdict. A source previously claimed Lanez regretted not testifying during his criminal trial, where Megan delivered emotional testimony about the shooting.
Megan’s restraining order against Lanez remains in effect until January 9, 2030. The order bars him from contacting her, harassing her, or coming within 100 yards of her. In court, Megan testified, “I haven’t been at peace since I been shot, and I’m just trying to be un-harassed, not only by the person who shot me, but by the people he’s been paying to continue to harass me.”
Lanez’s deposition marks yet another legal hurdle in the long-running feud. With his appeal pending and Megan’s lawsuit moving forward, his legal battles show no sign of slowing down.
What’s Next for Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez?
The court will next oversee Lanez’s supervised deposition to ensure compliance. Megan’s legal team continues to pursue claims against Gramz, while Lanez fights his criminal conviction on appeal. Meanwhile, Megan has publicly emphasized her desire for peace, saying she wants the harassment to stop so she can heal.
This latest ruling underscores the ongoing fallout from their explosive legal saga, with both the defamation lawsuit and Lanez’s appeal drawing national attention. As Megan seeks accountability, Lanez’s behavior has only intensified scrutiny of his actions in and out of court.
With the restraining order and court sanctions now in place, the legal conflict between Megan and Lanez appears far from over.
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