CBS 2's Brad Edwards spoke to Meghann Cuniff, legal affairs journalist, about the high-profile case and recent sentencing.
"Every single detail was important here; it was the kind of case you could empty your notebook on," Cuniff.
The trial's significance went beyond the courtroom, as Megan Thee Stallion faced public trauma and harassment. She had been subjected to mockery and memes, with some suggesting her injuries were not genuine. She had been shot in her feet. Cuniff highlighted the prevalence of comments on blogs that contribute to such misinformation campaigns, which was evident in this case.
Cuniff said the judge, in sentencing Lanez, considered the shooting itself and the subsequent online harassment and intimidation faced by Megan Thee Stallion. This reflects a broader issue of online harassment faced by Black women and the importance of standing by survivors. Cuniff said that the legal battle may not be over. Lanez's defense might pursue an appeal and attempt to secure bail pending a new trial. That motion is unlikely to succeed, Cuniff.
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