Famed musician Tory Lanez made headlines after it was revealed that he had been stabbed by a fellow inmate while serving time last year. Following the announcement, the rapper recently revealed that he has officially sued the California Prison System for failing to take proper measures to deal with the incident.
Tory Lanez sues California prison system following stabbing last year
Last year, on May 12, 2025, it was revealed that Lanez was attacked and stabbed by a fellow inmate named Casio. He is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder. Now, as per reports from the Associated Press, the rapper and singer has officially sued the California Prison System. The rapper filed a USD 100 million lawsuit, seeking damages from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the warden, and the guards stationed at the prison where he was admitted. The 33 year old rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, reportedly sustained approximately 16 stab wounds to the back, torso, head and face from Casio. As a result of the attack, he suffered a punctured lung and was airlifted to a hospital for treatment at the time. Amongst the allegations against the officers present at the facility, the report cited that their response was allegedly slow, and they were unable to assist Lanez properly. “The choice to house Casio with Peterson was known or should have been a known danger,” another statement read. The report also shared that no special measures were taken against the inmate, and that, to date, no charges have been pursued against Casio regarding the matter.
About Tory Lanez’s case
Tory Lanez is currently serving a full 10 year prison sentence. The rapper and musician was charged with shooting famous singer Megan Thee Stallion in the foot back in 2022. The case was highly publicized, and Lanez was found guilty on all charges. He was officially charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possessing a loaded and unregistered firearm, along with the negligent use and discharge of a firearm.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
