LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Tory Lanez performs on stage during Wireless Festival 2019 on July 05, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)

A California federal judge has denied rapper Tory Lanez’s emergency request for a temporary restraining order relief in his civil rights lawsuit against correctional staff, ruling that the application failed to satisfy procedural requirements for ex parte relief.

In an order issued this week, the court rejected the emergency application filed by Lanez, whose legal name is Daystar Peterson, as well as a related motion seeking permission to file supporting materials under seal.

The ruling did not address the merits of Peterson’s allegations. Instead, U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Staton found that Peterson’s legal team failed to demonstrate adequate efforts to notify opposing parties before seeking emergency relief.

According to the order, counsel did not provide sufficient evidence showing attempts to inform the defendants of the application or determine their position before filing. The court noted that communications referenced by counsel occurred around April 29, 2026, nearly one month before the request was submitted. Judge Staton concluded those contacts did not satisfy the court’s ex parte procedures.

Rapper Tory Lanez Denied Emergency TRO Request By California Federal Judge

Tory Lanez’s emergency motion sought immediate intervention in response to allegations of retaliation, intimidation, and harassment following the filing of his lawsuit. Court filings state that Peterson is currently housed at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo and allege that prison officials attempted to transfer him to a more dangerous housing unit.

The proposed restraining order requested that a specifically identified correctional officer have no direct contact with Peterson except when necessary for official duties. The application also sought protections against alleged retaliation for exercising legal rights and requested preservation of relevant institutional records.

The court separately denied Peterson’s motion to seal supporting materials. Judge Staton stated that counsel failed to comply with Local Rule 79-5.2.2(a) by filing only a redacted declaration. Instead of submitting the required unredacted version under seal.

Attorney Crystal Morgan’s redacted declaration alleged retaliatory conduct by prison staff following Peterson’s civil-rights complaint. The filing also referenced Peterson’s near-fatal stabbing at California Correctional Institution in May 2025.

Lanez filed a submission of inmate grievances and an excessive-force complaint. He shared concern that advance notice of the TRO request could trigger further retaliation.

The denial leaves Peterson free to renew his request if procedural deficiencies are corrected as the litigation continues.

SOURCE: https://www.hot97.com/news/federal-judge-denies-tory-lanez-emergency-hearing-request/