"Pardon Tory Lanez": Petition garners 100,000 signatures amid new claims from rapper's team about Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A growing petition is calling for the release of rapper Tory Lanez after new claims suggest Kelsey Harris, not Lanez, may have been the shooter in the 2020 Megan Thee Stallion case. The petition, which has gathered over 100,000 signatures so far, follows a public statement from Kelsey Harris’ former bodyguard. The case has sparked debate across the public, social media, and legal communities.

Kelsey Harris was Megan Thee Stallion’s best friend at the time of the shooting. She was present during the incident, but her role has remained unclear. Now, new testimony is pointing fingers at her, causing many to question the original verdict that sent Lanez to prison.

Megan Thee Stallion has responded to these claims to XXL Magazine, firmly standing by the original outcome of the trial. She continues to say that Lanez was the person who shot her. Her legal team has dismissed the recent developments as a distraction from the truth.

What is the petition about?

As reported by XXL Magazine on May 14, 2025, the petition was started by the Caldwell Institute for Public Safety on Change.org. It asks California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Tory Lanez. The group claims there were errors in the legal process, missing forensic details, and unfair treatment of Lanez.

Supporters believe Kelsey Harris may have had a larger role in the shooting than originally thought. The petition gained momentum after a press event and heavy promotion on social media by Lanez's legal team. Many people signed quickly, saying the case should be reviewed again in light of the new information.

Lanez’s team also stated that his safety in prison is at risk, especially after he was stabbed in a recent incident. They say his imprisonment should be reconsidered not only for legal reasons but also for his personal safety.

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What are the new claims about Kelsey Harris?

As reported by XXL Magazine on May 14, 2025, the most recent claims come from Bradley James, who used to work as Kelsey Harris’ driver and bodyguard. He now says he saw Harris shoot at Megan Thee Stallion during the 2020 incident. According to James, Harris fired three shots first. Lanez then tried to stop her, and the gun went off two more times during the struggle.

This story reportedly aligns with earlier testimony from Sean Kelly, the only independent witness in the original trial. Kelly also said that he saw two women fighting, and that the shots came from the passenger side of the vehicle, where Kelsey Harris was sitting.

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How are people reacting to the new testimony?

As reported by XXL Magazine on May 14, 2025, Megan Thee Stallion and her team are not backing down. They insist that Tory Lanez was the shooter. Megan says she knows who hurt her and believes the court made the right decision. She also said that Kelsey Harris did not shoot her and that this is just another effort to protect Lanez.

Lanez’s lawyers argue that the case had issues from the start. They say the gun had DNA that did not match Lanez, but only his DNA was tested. They also say the new statements from James should be enough to open a new trial or offer a pardon.

Public opinion is split. Some people feel the new testimony is believable and the case should be reopened. Others believe Megan and trust the original jury decision. Kelsey Harris has not yet responded directly to the new claims made by her former bodyguard.

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