Tory Lanez Files Ethics Complaint Against Former Lawyer For Alleged Ties To Roc Nation

Tory Lanez is making headlines again, this time for filing an ethics complaint against his former attorney, Shawn Holley. The rapper alleges that she didn’t prioritize his best interests during her representation in the high-profile case involving the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

Currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for the July 2020 incident, Lanez has taken his concerns to the State Bar of California. He claims Holley had connections to Roc Nation, the management company founded by JAY-Z that represents Megan—raising questions about her loyalty and commitment to defending him.

The 32-year-old had mentioned the Hulu series Reasonable Doubt as a key piece of evidence in his ethics complaint against Holley. The show, which is loosely inspired by Holley’s own life, features her as a producer—which he believes had a conflict of interest in his case.

Additionally, the series included Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé’s “Savage (Remix)” in season two, along with a song from Holley’s daughter who has sang backup for Bey. Holley’s connection to the label further deepens the allegations against her, suggesting ties that could’ve impacted fairness in the proceedings.

Lanez also alleged that Desiree Perez, CEO of Roc Nation, played a role in assisting Megan with her statements to the police regarding the 2020 shooting incident. He also brought up Holley’s conduct throughout the case, accusing her of neglecting his defense strategy and instructing a DNA expert “not to conduct tests on the gun involved,” although he claimed he hadn’t touched it.

The Toronto star also believes Holley was acting under Roc Nation’s orders when it was suggested that he accept a plea deal — which he declined. Lanez is now pushing for Holley to face disciplinary action for what he sees as “serious ethics breaches,” as well as demanding a refund of the hundreds of thousands of dollars he paid her. Holley stepped away from Lanez’s defense five days before he was found guilty, after he had already paid her nearly $300,000.

Holley has denied any wrongdoing in a statement to TMZ.

“Mr. Peterson brought these meritless claims to the State Bar over a year ago, and they were summarily rejected and the matter was promptly closed,” she asserted. “His actions to publicize this failed effort are likely tied to the appeal of his criminal conviction, for which I wish him well.”

She also denied any ties to Roc Nation, saying: “I have never had business ties to Roc Nation and Roc Nation has nothing to do with the television show Reasonable Doubt, which I co-produce.”

Lanez’s current legal team, Unite the People, claims there have been no previous filings regarding Holley that were submitted to the bar.

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