The inmate who allegedly stabbed Tory Lanez in prison this week has been identified as Santino Casio, and he’s already serving life in prison with the possibility of parole, The Post has confirmed.
A representative from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) told The Post that Casio, 42, is being investigated for allegedly attacking the rapper at a housing unit in the California Correctional Institution, Tehachapi, on Monday, May 12, at approximately 7:20 a.m. PT.
Casio’s rap sheet is a mile long and dates back to 2004, when he was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole for second-degree murder, first-degree attempted murder, personal use of a dangerous or deadly weapon, and inflict great bodily injury, per the CDCR spokesperson.
Tory Lanez stabbing suspect Santino Casio. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Tory Lanez’s mugshot. California Department of Corrections and RehabilitationHis crimes didn’t stop during lockup either.
On Jan. 3, 2008, during his incarceration, Casio was sentenced to an additional six years for assault by a prisoner with a deadly weapon of force likely to cause great bodily injury, the CDCR representative shared with The Post.
Over 10 years later, he was given an additional two years for possession and manufacture of a deadly weapon by a prisoner.
Casio’s mugshot, dated June 7, 2022, reveals a bald, heavily tattooed man.
Tory Lanez is serving 10 years for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. California Department of Corrections via Getty Images
The rapper was allegedly stabbed “14 times” in prison on Monday. SplashNews.comOn Monday, an investigation into Lanez’s stabbing was “initiated” by the California Correctional Institution, the state’s prison system, where he is serving his time for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. We were told that the state’s prison-oversight agency, the Office of the Inspector General, “has been notified” about the incident.
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office confirmed they are “awaiting a formal complaint following the investigation” before any possible charges are brought forward.
Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was allegedly stabbed over 10 times, his team confirmed via Instagram after the incident.
He was rushed to the hospital after being stabbed and is recovering. WireImage
Megan Thee Stallion testified against Tory Lanez during his trial. Getty Images for CoachellaThe rapper was rushed to a nearby hospital in Bakersfield, California, in an ambulance.
“Tory was stabbed 14 times — including 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,” the Instagram post read.
“Both of his lungs collapsed, and he was placed on a breathing apparatus,” the statement continued, adding he was now breathing on his own and recovering from his injuries.
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Megan Thee Stallion had to undergo surgery because bullet fragments were still lodged in her foot. Megan Thee Stallion/Instagram“Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits, and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” it concluded. “He also wants us to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.”
In December 2022, Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan in the foot after leaving a party at Kylie Jenner’s house in July 2020. He was sentenced to 10 years for the crime.
The “WAP” rapper took the stand during his trial, testifying that Lanez fired the gun at her feet and shouted “dance b—-” as she walked away from the vehicle they were riding in.
She also claimed that Lanez offered her a whopping $1 million to keep quiet.
Megan underwent surgery to remove the bullet fragments that were lodged in her feet from the incident.
In January, the Grammy winner was granted a five-year restraining order against Lanez after claiming he was still harassing her despite being incarcerated.
