Joe Tacopina breaks silence on defending Tory Lanez in Megan Thee Stallion case

Renowned lawyer Joe Tacopina has been involved in a big case recently where rapper Tory Lanez was accused of shooting Megan in 2020. Megan Thee Stallion is one of the most popular and respected performers in hip-hop, and this conviction created a buzz.

Tacopina, known for defending notable figures like former President Donald Trump and rapper ASAP Rocky, recently shared his perspective in an interview with VladTV.

Joe Tacopina said,

"I don't know enough about that case, Vlad. I laugh sometimes when I see lawyers on TV opining that this is the right thing to do, that's the right verdict, how could he not take the plea. So many seasoned lawyers said it was malpractice for me to let him not take that plea, you should've taken the plea.... So, I don't want to opine. I do believe the testimony of Megan... I believe she was a credible witness."

Vlad said that Joe Tacopina called Jose Baez a "dear friend" but mentioned that they hadn’t talked about Tory Lanez’s case. Tacopina also said he is not involved in it. Meanwhile, Weinstein and Baez are arguing over legal fees.

Tory Lanez's 10-year sentence sparks public debate and online reactions

Tory Lanez received a guilty verdict in December 2022 on three charges: assault with a firearm, carrying an unregistered loaded gun in a vehicle, and firing it. The prosecution pushed for a 13-year prison sentence, while his defense team requested probation and rehabilitation as alternatives.

The rapper has remained behind bars since his conviction and faces possible deportation to Canada. His sentencing stretched over two days as attorneys debated case specifics. Megan Thee Stallion's statement presented in court expressed that the incident had a lasting impact on her life.

Netizens react to Tory Lanez's 10-year sentence.

"Actions have consequences," an X user wrote.

"He shouldn’t be in jail," a fan commented on X.

"I hope he will be sober by the time he is back from prison," another X user wrote.

"Imagine being locked up for 10 years! Life is to precious to do dumb sh*t!" an X user wrote.

Attorney Joe Tacopina's legal success in ASAP Rocky's case

Joe Tacopina has had an impact on other big legal fights besides the Lanez case. Not long ago, he helped rapper ASAP Rocky win his case. Rocky faced charges of shooting at his old friend, ASAP Relli, during a fight in 2021.

Rocky said he used a prop gun to fire a warning shot to protect himself. This led to a not-guilty verdict. The case got more attention because of Rocky's famous girlfriend, Rihanna.

Tory Lanez is a Canadian singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. The rapper received recognition for his mixtape Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story, which was released in August 2013. As of now, he is incarcerated at California Correctional Institution.

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