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Prison Warden Denies Role in Tory Lanez Stabbing Lawsuit
California prison warden Thomas Valdez denies staff violated Tory Lanez’s rights during his 14-stabbing incident.
In brief
California prison warden Thomas Valdez denies staff violated Tory Lanez’s rights during his 14-stabbing incident. Prison warden Thomas Valdez claims no staff contributed to Tory Lanez being stabbed 14 times by inmate Santino Casio. Originally reported by Complex.
Warden Denies Involvement
California prison warden Thomas Valdez denies staff violated Tory Lanez’s rights during his 14-stabbing incident.
Lawsuit Claims
Tory Lanez alleges prison staff ignored Casio’s violent history and showed 'deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence' during the stabbing.
“deliberate indifference to foreseeable violence”
Lawsuit Details
Lanez seeks $100 million in damages plus $1 million per stab wound and $10 million for facial scars.
State Immunity Motion
California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office moved to dismiss the state from the lawsuit citing the 11th Amendment and federal law.
Here's the gist
Prison warden Thomas Valdez claims no staff contributed to Tory Lanez being stabbed 14 times by inmate Santino Casio.
