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Tory Lanez Sues California for $100 Million Over Stabbing

4/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, filed a $100 million suit against the California Department of Corrections seeking the return of his unpublished songbooks.
He says Santino Casio stabbed him 16 times in May 2025.
Lanez alleges prison officials knowingly housed him with Casio despite his celebrity status.
The suit cites negligence and a delayed staff response during the attack.
Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

History

Historical Context

The Attica Prison riot began on September 9, 1971, when over 1,200 inmates demanded better living conditions and treatment, resulting in a violent retaking by law enforcement that left 43 dead. This uprising spurred reforms in the U.S. prison system, yet many improvements were reversed in subsequent decades. Today, Tory Lanez's lawsuit against California's corrections department reflects ongoing struggles for inmate rights.

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Story summary

Tory Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, filed a $100 million suit against the California Department of Corrections seeking the return of his unpublished songbooks.
He says Santino Casio stabbed him 16 times in May 2025.
Lanez alleges prison officials knowingly housed him with Casio despite his celebrity status.
The suit cites negligence and a delayed staff response during the attack.
Lanez is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

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