Prison Assaulter of Rapper Tory Lanez Identified as Individual with Past Conviction for Attacking Fellow Inmate
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ANDREW DALTON - CALIFORNIA PRISON, TEHACHAPI - In a shocking turn of events, notorious inmate Santino Casio, serving a life sentence for murder, allegedly attacked rapper Tory Lanez in California's Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The incident left Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, in fair condition after being stabbed an staggering 14 times.
According to California's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation spokesman, Pedro Calderon Michel, the attack took place in a housing unit at the facility. Authorities haven't disclosed the exact manner of the attack, but a post on Lanez's Instagram hinted at a more gruesome picture, suggesting both his lungs had collapsed.
Casio, 42, gained notoriety for his criminal record inside the walls, including convictions for second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, use of a deadly weapon, and inflicting great bodily injury[1][2][3]. He has been put in restricted housing as investigations are underway by the prison authorities and Kern County District Attorney's Office[2][3].
Tory Lanez, 32, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in 2020[3]. After the attack, he was promptly moved to a medical facility for treatment.
Following Lanez's conviction, Megan Thee Stallion had accused him of harassing her from prison. A judge issued a protective order in January 2023, prohibiting any such contact until 2030[3].
Canadian-born Lanez, who became popular after releasing mixtapes in 2009, has seen success with major label albums. The assault in prison came as an unsuspecting shock to fans, who were unaware of the danger lurking inside a prison's walls[3].
As of last evening, Lanez was reported to be in good spirits, according to an Instagram post, and was thankful for his recovery[3].
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