Newly Leaked Surveillance Video Reveals Violent Attack at Tehachapi Prison
Disturbing surveillance footage has surfaced online showing rapper Tory Lanez being brutally stabbed inside a California prison. The footage, reportedly leaked by The Shade Room, captures the shocking moment Lanez is attacked near a stairwell at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi.
The assailant, identified as Santino Casio, stabbed Lanez 14 times—targeting his back, torso, head, and face. The savage assault reportedly caused both of Lanez’s lungs to collapse, leaving him in critical condition.
“Tory was stabbed 14 times—7 wounds to his back, 4 to his torso, 2 to the back of his head, and 1 to the left side of his face,” a post from his official Instagram account revealed. “Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus.”
Caught on Camera
The leaked video shows a chaotic scene as Lanez attempts to escape the stabbing, visibly struggling while Casio continues to attack him with what appears to be a sharpened object. Guards arrive moments later, but not before the rapper suffers extensive injuries.
Casio’s Defense: Self-Defense or Setup?
Casio has claimed the stabbing was self-defense, alleging that Lanez had previously threatened his life. Lanez’s legal team, however, called those claims “an absurd fabrication,” emphasizing the savage and ferocious nature of the attack.
Recovery Update
Despite the life-threatening injuries, Tory Lanez—real name Daystar Peterson—is reportedly now breathing on his own and in stable condition. The Instagram post added:
“Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through. He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.”
What’s Next?
This incident comes just days after Lanez launched a petition for clemency from California Governor Gavin Newsom, citing concerns over safety and a contested trial outcome. The shocking footage may add weight to calls for his early release or relocation to another facility.
As the investigation continues and public scrutiny grows, many are questioning how such a violent incident could happen in a maximum-security prison—and whether enough is being done to protect high-profile inmates.
Do you think this attack will change the course of Tory Lanez’s prison sentence—or his clemency petition? Share your thoughts below.
