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• Florida federal judge orders Tory Lanez to cover Megan Thee Stallion’s legal fees after a disruptive prison deposition
• Future depositions to be overseen by a magistrate judge at Lanez’s expense
• Blogger Milagro Gramz separately ordered to pay $5,000 for delaying evidence production

A federal judge has imposed financial sanctions against imprisoned rapper Tory Lanez for his disruptive behavior during a court-ordered deposition, marking a rare judicial intervention that underscores the serious consequences of treating legal proceedings as entertainment. The ruling requires Lanez to compensate Megan Thee Stallion's legal team for attorney fees incurred during his April 9th deposition conducted via Zoom from Tehachapi Correctional Institution.

By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald

TEHACHAPI, CA - When celebrity legal disputes collide with prison walls, the results can be as explosive as they are expensive. Tory Lanez, the Canadian rapper currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, has learned this lesson the hard way after a Florida federal judge ordered him to pay Megan's legal fees following what court documents describe as an outrageously disruptive deposition performance.

The case stems from Megan Thee Stallion's ongoing defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz, who allegedly spread false information about the rapper's mental health, substance use, and personal integrity. Lanez's testimony was sought as part of this broader legal battle, given allegations that he and his father assisted in the defamatory campaign.

Prison Deposition Turns Into Courtroom Comedy

What should have been a straightforward legal proceeding on April 9th instead devolved into what observers described as resembling "open mic night at Tehachapi prison." According to court filings, Lanez treated the deposition as an opportunity for performance art rather than legal testimony.

The imprisoned rapper repeatedly interrupted questioning, hurled insults at legal counsel, and in a particularly bizarre moment, mocked Megan's attorney's appearance by suggesting she "comb her hair." This unprecedented behavior forced the deposition to be terminated after barely an hour, leaving Megan's legal team with incomplete testimony and mounting attorney fees.

Tehachapi Correctional Institution, where Lanez is currently housed, has a reputation as one of California's more challenging facilities. Rather than using his incarceration constructively, Lanez appears to be leveraging his prison time to continue his public feud with Megan Thee Stallion through legal channels.