Tory Lanez’s legal troubles continue on as a new filing accuses his spokesman, Ceasar McDowell, of shocking misconduct during a deposition in Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation lawsuit against YouTuber Milagro Gramz.
According to Megan’s attorneys, McDowell—who heads the nonprofit Unite the People, which represents Lanez in his criminal appeal—rolled what appeared to be a marijuana cigarette on camera, insulted opposing counsel, and even threatened to urinate in the deposition room. The filing, obtained by Rolling Stone, described his behavior as a “masterclass in bad faith” and argued that sanctions are necessary.
McDowell’s deposition on July 25 was filled with evasive responses, with transcripts showing he said “I don’t remember” more than 350 times and “I don’t know” nearly 200 times. Megan’s lawyers contend that his refusal to cooperate—and his alleged antics on camera—made it impossible to obtain meaningful testimony. They argue McDowell’s actions are part of a broader effort to block evidence that Lanez has used intermediaries, including McDowell and Gramz, to spread false narratives about Megan following his 2022 conviction for shooting her in both feet. Lanez, born Daystar Peterson, is currently serving a 10-year sentence in California.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid has now ordered McDowell to sit for a second deposition under her supervision by September 22 and set a status hearing to monitor the case. Megan’s legal team says they need his testimony to demonstrate how Lanez allegedly used associates to smear her reputation through media outlets and social platforms. Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, has already secured a five-year restraining order barring Lanez from making public statements about her, and she claims the defamation campaign has been a coordinated effort to undermine her credibility.
The civil trial against Gramz, whose legal name is Milagro Cooper, is scheduled for mid-November in Florida. Megan first filed the lawsuit last October, alleging Cooper participated in a campaign of harassment that included false claims of alcoholism, allegations she required a guardian, and even the promotion of a deepfake pornographic video. While Cooper denies the accusations and sought protection as a journalist, the judge ruled the case can move forward, noting Megan made a compelling argument that Cooper acted with reckless disregard for the truth.
Source: Rolling Stone
