Megan Thee Stallion sued blogger Milagro Cooper (known as Milagro Gramz) for defamation in October 2024. In a new motion, Tory Lanez has filed for a protective order.
The Houston rapper accused Gramz of spreading false information about her in support of Lanez, but the incarcerated rapper wants to limit his involvement in the case.
Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson), who is currently jailed at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo County, filed his motion in the Central District Court of California on September 24th.
“Daystar Peterson (‘Mr Peterson’), by counsel, respectfully moves for a Protective Order under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(c),” the filing reads. “Mr Peterson, an incarcerated non-party in Pete v. Cooper, No. 1:24-cv-24228 (S.D. Fla.), faces undue burden, prejudice to his ongoing criminal appeal, and constitutional risks if compelled to provide further deposition testimony.”
It continues, “Relief is warranted to ensure compliance with the Federal Rules, to protect non-parties, and to safeguard Mr. Peterson’s rights.”
His lawyers also brought up DJ Akademiks, claiming he didn’t receive the same treatment during his deposition.
“For the foregoing reasons, Mr Peterson respectfully requests that the Court grant his Motion for Protective Order, barring improper non-party deposition or, alternatively, limiting discovery consistent with the Federal Rules, Ninth Circuit precedent, and constitutional protections,” they wrote.
Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020.
He was convicted of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.
The ‘Color Violet’ rapper isn’t expected to be released until 2033, but will be eligible for parole in November 2029.
