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Rapper Tory Lanez's alleged prison attacker is man with previous conviction for assault on inmate

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles, on the newest of 2 developments

Authorities said Tuesday that a man who attacked rapper Tory Lanez in prison is an inmate serving a life sentence for second-degree murder.

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  1. Rapper Tory Lanez is hospitalized after being stabbed in a California prison

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  2. Newest

    Rapper Tory Lanez's alleged prison attacker is man with previous conviction for assault on inmate

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

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  1. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Tory Lanez hospitalized after prison stabbing incident in California (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

  2. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Tory Lanez stabbed in prison and hospitalized (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Canadian rapper was stabbed in the prison yard of California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi

  3. ABC 30 Fresno

    Rapper Tory Lanez rushed to hospital after reportedly being stabbed in prison by fellow inmate (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was reportedly stabbed by a fellow inmate Monday and hospitalized in unknown condition.

  4. NBC Los Angeles

    Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after California prison attack (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was attacked by another inmate at a California prison where he is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.

  5. New York Post

    Tory Lanez stabbed in prison amid 10-year sentence, rushed to hospital: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed in prison and rushed to the hospital in California amid his 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

  6. UPI

    Prison attack sends Megan Thee Stallion's attacker Tory Lanez to hospital (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Tory Lanez was hospitalized on Monday after an attack by a fellow inmate at a California state prison where the rapper is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion.

  7. The Guardian

    Tory Lanez taken to hospital after attack in California prison, officials say (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Rapper, serving 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, given aid and taken to outside hospital

  8. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Tory Lanez Rushed To Hospital After Being Stabbed Several Times In Prison (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was reportedly stabbed in prison Monday morning at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, California.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after stabbing by other inmate in California prison (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Tory Lanez was hospitalized Monday morning after he was allegedly stabbed by another inmate. He is currently carrying out a decade-long sentence at the California Correctional Institution.

  10. Foxla

    Tory Lanez stabbed in prison, TMZ reports (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is serving a 10-year sentence in prison for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

  11. Variety

    Tory Lanez in Stable Condition After Being Stabbed in Prison (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Tory Lanez is in stable condition after being stabbed in prison by another inmate.

  12. CNN

    Rapper Tory Lanez attacked at California prison as he serves time for Megan Thee Stallion shooting (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after an attack Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, authorities said.

  13. Entertainment Weekly

    Tory Lanez is recovering in hospital from non-fatal wounds after prison attack (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Incarcerated rapper Tory Lanez is recovering in a hospital after being attacked by another prisoner.

  14. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Rapper Tory Lanez recovering after being ‘stabbed 14 times’ as he serves time for Megan Thee Stallion shooting (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France at CNN, and The Associated Press Tory Lanez is “deeply thankful to God” and thanking his supporters after he was attacked Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

  15. People

    Where Is Tory Lanez Now? All About the Rapper’s Life in Prison After Shooting Megan Thee Stallion (opens People)

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    People's feed description

    In August 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Here's everything to know about where Tory Lanez is today.

  16. Newsweek

    Tory Lanez condition update after rapper stabbed 14 times in prison (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The 32-year-old is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

  17. Breitbart News

    Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed in Prison While Serving Time for Shooting Kamala Harris Surrogate Megan Thee Stallion (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after an attack Monday at a California prison where he’s serving a 10-year sentence for shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, authorities said.

  18. WNEP

    Tory Lanez 'stabbed 14 times' by fellow inmate at California prison (opens WNEP)

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    WNEP's feed description

    A message posted on the rapper's Instagram account Monday evening provided new details about the attack Lanez suffered at a California prison.

  19. BNO News

    Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times by another inmate at the California Correctional Institution (CCI), according to his representative team and media reports. The attack occurred around 7:20 a.m.

  20. Black Enterprise

    Disgraced Rapper Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times In Prison Altercation (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Canadian rapper Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times in a prison fight and is currently recovering at a local hospital.

  21. CBS News

    Tory Lanez attacked in prison while serving time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence​​ for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

  22. Rolling Stone

    Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Being Stabbed in Prison (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Tory Lanez, who's serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, was hospitalized after being stabbed by another inmate.

  23. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Rapper Tory Lanez recovering after being ‘stabbed 14 times’ as he serves time for Megan Thee Stallion shooting | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN Tory Lanez is “deeply thankful to God” and thanking his supporters after he was attacked Monday at a California prison where

  24. Fox News

    Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in prison attack while serving for Megan Thee Stallion shooting (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after being stabbed in a California prison, where he is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

  25. The Hill

    Rapper Tory Lanez hospitalized after attack in California prison (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    They did not disclose the extent of Lanez's injuries, whether a weapon was used or the name of his assailant.

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