Tory Lanez became the center of a shocking revelation when leaked CCTV footage exposed a brutal prison assault.
Captured on a CCTV camera, the footage shows Lanez in a vulnerable position on a prison stairwell. Suddenly, he is attacked by Santino Cosio, who repeatedly stabs him, disregarding any potential self-defense claims.
Cosio, who is currently serving a life sentence for murder, claimed in a TMZ interview that he preemptively assaulted Lanez due to rumors of an impending attack on himself. He asserted that a suspicious bulge in Lanez’s pocket suggested a weapon was present.
Despite the claims, Cosio’s assertions of self-defense were significantly undercut by the footage, which displayed a violent attack rather than a defensive maneuver. Moreover, the history of violence in prison Cosio carries supports the skepticism around his narrative.
Interestingly, Cosio and Lanez once supposedly maintained a positive rapport as neighbors in adjacent cells. What caused this relationship to sour remains unclear, adding another layer to this complex prison drama.
Lanez’s legal team has vehemently criticized the attack, labeling it both savage and unlawful. They assert that Lanez, whose lungs collapsed from the attack, is at significant risk while incarcerated and should be released for his safety.
Though the assault left Lanez grievously wounded, there is a silver lining – he is now on the mend. Sustaining serious injuries, he was put on a breathing machine. However, he is currently able to breathe independently and is expected to fully recover.
This harrowing incident underscores the dangers within prison walls and raises questions about inmate safety, particularly in high-profile cases such as this. Lanez’s road to recovery seems promising, yet it brings forth discussions on the conditions faced by inmates.
