The California Court of Appeals has delivered another blow to Tory Lanez’s attempts to overturn his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. On August 12, 2025, the court rejected two habeas corpus petitions. Lanez claimed a “missing” gun and bullet fragments warranted a review. Judges found the claims baseless after sworn LAPD statements confirmed all evidence remains in custody. This ruling reinforces the original jury verdict and supports Megan’s long fight for justice.

Judges Reject Missing Gun Argument

Lanez’s legal team argued that critical evidence could not be retested. They also presented an affidavit from a security guard who claimed he saw the gun in someone else’s hands before the shooting. The judges dismissed these arguments. Prosecutors confirmed that all items remain logged and secure, calling Lanez’s narrative “demonstrably false” and “troubling.”

The court also found the affidavit unreliable. It surfaced years after the trial and conflicted with earlier testimony. Legal analysts noted that DNA evidence played a minor role in the prosecution’s case. For that reason, claims about missing items had little impact on the verdict.

Supporters See Ruling as Validation for Megan

For Megan Thee Stallion and her supporters, the ruling brings relief and a renewed sense of validation. Her attorney, Mari Henderson, stated that Lanez’s repeated appeals are attempts to “harass and re-victimize” Megan rather than seek justice. Megan has publicly said she has “not experienced a single day of peace” since the shooting, underscoring the emotional weight of each new filing.

The court’s rejection of unverified witness claims reinforces the strength of the jury’s decision. Many supporters view the ruling as a critical step toward closure for Megan, who has endured years of public scrutiny and misinformation campaigns about the case.

Lanez Faces Setbacks While Main Appeal Looms

Lanez is serving a 10-year prison sentence following his December 2022 conviction. The habeas petitions were separate from his direct appeal, which remains scheduled for oral arguments on August 18, 2025. While his supporters continue to promote theories of wrongful conviction, legal analysts such as Meghann Cuniff have debunked claims about missing evidence and alternate shooters, pointing to the thoroughness of the trial record.

This latest setback narrows Lanez’s options. Even if his main appeal proceeds, the rejection of these petitions shows how difficult it will be to challenge the conviction with arguments that lack evidentiary support.

The California Court of Appeals decision marks a significant victory for Megan Thee Stallion and a firm rejection of claims that threatened to undermine the original verdict. With the court siding firmly with the facts, Lanez now faces the reality of a conviction that grows harder to overturn. For Megan, the ruling represents another step toward the justice she has sought since that night in 2020.

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