Renowned musician Tory Lanez made headlines last year after revealing he had been stabbed by a fellow incarceration. Following the announcement, the rapper recently revealed that he is officially suing the California Prison System for failing to take adequate measures to address the incident.
Tory Lanez sued the California prison system after last year’s stabbing
Last year, on May 12, 2025, Lanez was known to have been attacked and stabbed by a fellow inmate named Casio. He is serving a life sentence for second-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. Now, as reported by the Associated Press, the rapper and singer has officially sued the California prison system. The rapper filed a $100 million lawsuit seeking damages against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the warden and the guards at the prison who admitted him. The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was stabbed approximately 16 times by Casio in the back, torso, head and face. As a result of the attack, he punctured his lung and was flown to the hospital for treatment. Among the allegations against the officers who attended the facility, the report cited that their response was slow and that they were unable to adequately assist Lanez. “Casio was either a known choice to stay with Peterson or must have been a certain risk,” another statement read. The report also states that no special measures were taken against the prisoner, and that, until now, Casio has not been charged with the matter.
About the case of Tory Lanez
Tory Lanez is serving a full 10-year prison sentence. In 2022, the rapper and musician was accused of shooting famous singer Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. The case was widely publicized, and Lanez was found guilty of all charges. He was officially charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm, negligent use of a firearm and discharge.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing reported by a third party source. The details given are allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case continues, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
