Tory Lanez’s Dad Shares Details About His Prison Transfer

Tory Lanez‘s dad has confirmed that he’s being transferred to a different correctional facility after being stabbed 14 instances on the California Correctional Establishment in Tehachapi.

The rapper sparked issues amongst his followers and relations final week after the brutal stabbing left him preventing for his life.

Following the incident, there have been new requires Lanez’s launch from jail amid new proof from his authorized staff, which they consider proves his innocence.

Lanez’s dad, Sonstar Peterson, appeared on NewsNation‘s “CUOMO” on Wednesday and revealed that the rapper was being transferred to a different jail.

When requested to verify if his son was being moved, Peterson mentioned, “Sure, that’s right. It is one of many issues that we have been involved about.”

He continued, “However he is being moved as a result of it is part of the jail’s protocol that when a scenario like this occurs, I believe they consider it is higher for him to be in one other facility and so he is being moved as we converse.”

Nonetheless, Peterson expressed his household’s concern for Lanez’s security and well-being, noting, “One factor, after all, we’re involved about is as a result of my son is a high-profile particular person and when issues like this occur there’s all the time some form of bizarre information going out to spin it to be one thing else, , ‘perhaps he went loopy within the jail they usually moved him.'”

He added, “You realize, there may be loads of stuff that occurs, however the fact being that he’s being moved proper now as we converse.

Peterson additionally mentioned, “We’ve got issues as a result of no. 1, he has simply been discharged not many days in the past from the hospital and he was discharged with 14 stab wounds, an incident that collapsed his lungs.”

Peterson was grateful that his son was “recovering” however lamented that he needed to go on a prolonged journey to a brand new facility.

He mentioned, “Fortunately, he’s recovering. He’s doing nicely. However now he has to take a three-hour journey and he’s the sufferer on this scenario. These are issues that actually concern me.”

He continued, “[Tory Lanez] is the sufferer. He by no means provoked this incident in jail and anyone that is aware of him. in actual fact, I’ve met many individuals who went there to go to him, my spouse and I, that can let you know that he’s somebody who’s appreciated. He isn’t somebody who’s a troublemaker.”

Peterson revealed, “I used to be with the COs, the correctional officers within the hospital he was taken after this incident and the COs spoke to me they usually mentioned once they heard on the intercom that they needed to transport anyone to the hospital and it was him. The man checked out me and mentioned, ‘Why him? Of all folks.’ As a result of he would not do something like that to warrant these sorts of issues.”

Lanez is recovering after being stabbed 14 times in a violent jail assault on Might 12, 2025, on the California Correctional Establishment. The assault left him with collapsed lungs and demanding accidents. Lanez was rushed to a hospital in Bakersfield and is now in steady situation, respiration on his personal and in a position to converse.

His staff confirmed he suffered wounds to his again, torso, head, and face. The attacker was recognized as 42-year-old Santino Casio, a convicted killer with a protracted historical past of violence. Casio has been positioned in restricted housing, and an investigation is underway.

Regardless of the trauma, Lanez stays in good spirits and is grateful for the prayers and help he is obtained.