It’s been more than two years since Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion following a 2020 party, and nearly a year since the Canadian artist, real name Daystar Peterson, was sentenced to ten years behind bars. But the calls for his release haven’t slowed down. In fact, they’re gaining steam with support from high-profile political figures now entering the mix.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Jamel Holley and White House appointee Jack Brewer are petitioning California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon Lanez. Holley officially filed a clemency request earlier this month, citing major concerns with the way the case was handled.
“I humbly implore you to exercise your authority…to grant clemency, correcting a grave injustice and safeguarding a life,” Holley wrote in the petition. “Mr. Peterson’s conviction rests on unstable foundations.”
Brewer, a longtime advocate for criminal justice reform, shared a lengthy message on X (formerly Twitter) expressing his concerns and tying Lanez’s case to the broader issue of fatherlessness in America.
“As an advocate for 2nd Chance Fathers, I can’t stay silent about Tory Lanez,” Brewer wrote. “This is another broken case that points to someone else, another father is lost to a system that rewards headlines over truth. Fatherlessness is destroying our nation.”
He continued, “If Tory was an illegal alien there would be protests in the streets. It’s not right. Governor Gavin Newsom, you have the power to right this wrong. This is bigger than one man, it’s about every child growing up without their dad, every family torn apart by injustice. I’m asking you to lead with courage, compassion, and fairness. Bring a father home.”
Lanez is currently eligible for parole in November 2029, but there’s no guarantee he’ll be granted early release. If denied, he could remain incarcerated until 2033. Still, his family and supporters remain hopeful. Just this month, his father told Power 106 that Tory could be home “sooner than a lot of people think.”