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Judge Orders Tory Lanez to Sit for Deposition in Megan Thee Stallion Defamation Case

The judge balanced discovery needs with Lanez’s Fifth Amendment rights.

Overview

  • Lanez’s bid to block a third deposition was denied, with the court ordering him to answer questions under oath.
  • He can invoke the Fifth on a question-by-question basis under Judge Lisette M. Reid’s supervision.
  • The court rejected claims the deposition could harm his criminal appeal, saying questioning will focus on his relationship with defendant Milagro Cooper.
  • The session will be scheduled by agreement of the parties after two earlier attempts faltered; potential cost sanctions were left on the table.
  • Trial in Megan’s suit against Cooper is set for Nov. 17, with allegations that Cooper ran a paid misinformation campaign targeting Megan.