Megan arrives in style as Tory Lanez faces contempt
The imprisoned rapper and his attorney were both held in contempt after storming out of depositions for Megan Thee Stallion’s case against blogger Milagro Gramz
Tory Lanez found himself in even deeper legal trouble on Nov. 17 as Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation trial against blogger Milagro Gramz officially began. Before the proceedings could even get underway, both the imprisoned rapper and his attorney were held in contempt of court, resulting in substantial financial penalties.
According to court documents, the drama unfolded during multiple deposition attempts leading up to the trial’s opening day. Megan’s legal team tried on three separate occasions to depose Lanez, but each session reportedly devolved into chaos and obstruction.
Explosive behavior during depositions
The most recent incident occurred on Nov. 15, just two days before the trial commenced. During that deposition, Lanez allegedly became combative and uncooperative with Megan’s attorneys. The situation escalated to the point where he stormed out of the session, hurling multiple expletives at one of the attorneys on his way out.
Megan’s legal team painted a picture of consistent disruption across all three deposition attempts. They described Lanez as disruptive and unresponsive throughout the process, making it nearly impossible to gather the testimony they needed for the ongoing defamation case.
Attorney also held accountable
The contempt findings extended beyond Lanez himself. His attorney, Crystal Morgan, was also found in contempt of court for her role in the deposition failures. Megan’s lawyers accused Morgan of attempting to coach her client during the sessions and failing to properly instruct him to answer questions posed by opposing counsel.
The judge determined that Morgan failed to uphold professional standards expected of attorneys during legal proceedings. Her actions, or lack thereof, contributed to the obstruction of the deposition process and violated courtroom protocol.
Financial penalties handed down
The consequences came with hefty price tags for both parties. The judge ordered Lanez to pay $20,000 for his obstruction of Megan’s legal team’s multiple deposition attempts. This fine serves as punishment for his disruptive behavior and refusal to cooperate with the legal process.
Morgan received a $5,000 fine for her part in the obstruction. The penalty reflects both her failure to control her client’s behavior and her inability to maintain the professional standards required of practicing attorneys in court proceedings.
Courtroom fashion and tension
Despite the pre-trial drama, both Megan and Milagro appeared in court as scheduled. Megan arrived with a substantial legal presence, bringing four attorneys and several legal assistants to support her case. She dressed in a striking houndstooth black-and-white outfit paired with tall heels, accessorizing with two diamond rings on one hand and diamond earrings.
Milagro, the blogger at the center of the defamation lawsuit, came prepared with three attorneys of her own. She chose an all-black ensemble with cow-skin style high-heel slides and a gold bracelet. Sources in the courtroom noted that she appeared nervous and fidgety throughout the proceedings.
The tension between the two women was palpable. According to observers, Megan and Milagro never made eye contact during the entire court session, maintaining a careful distance from one another.
Background on Lanez’s current situation
The contempt citations come at a particularly difficult time for Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence related to the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. Just last week, he lost his effort to overturn his conviction in a California appellate court, cementing his status as an incarcerated individual for the foreseeable future.
His involvement in this defamation case stems from his connection to the original shooting incident and subsequent public discourse surrounding it. The case against Milagro Gramz centers on allegations that the blogger spread defamatory statements about Megan related to the shooting.
What’s next for the trial
Legal experts suggest this trial could extend well into December, potentially lasting several weeks as both sides present their evidence and arguments. The contempt findings against Lanez and his attorney set an contentious tone for what promises to be a closely watched legal battle.
With both parties arriving with substantial legal teams and clear determination to fight for their positions, courtroom observers expect the proceedings to remain intense throughout their duration. The outcome could have significant implications for online commentary and defamation standards in celebrity cases.
