() Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., says she has seen new evidence proving Tory Lanez is innocent of shooting performer Megan Thee Stallion and is seeking a pardon for the rapper from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“Based on the evidence that I’ve seen, Tory is innocent,” Luna said Tuesday on ’s “CUOMO.” “We are calling on Gavin Newsom to issue that pardon immediately.”
The Florida congresswoman, who serves on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, said her office was presented with evidence that “actually disproved the conviction” of Lanez, who was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in 2022.
Luna specifically cited DNA evidence that she says undermines the case.
“They actually found four people’s DNA on that firearm, none of which was Tory’s. Not to mention there was zero fingerprints on the actual magazine,” she said.
She also referenced what she called “Ring footage that’s been obtained that actually disproves the whole ‘dance Megan'” scenario described in court testimony, where Lanez allegedly told Megan to dance before shooting at her feet.
Luna said she has reached out to Newsom’s office requesting an “emergency meeting” and is working with Democratic colleagues from California on the issue.
The congresswoman said she spoke with Lanez, who was recently stabbed 14 times while incarcerated. According to Luna, Lanez plans to work on prison reform once released.
Lanez was convicted after testimony from Megan Thee Stallion, her friend Kelsey Harris, and DNA evidence that prosecutors said linked him to the weapon. The shooting occurred in July 2020 after a party at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood Hills home.
Luna said her involvement in the case began after being approached by model and television personality Amber Rose.
