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A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points Davis, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the charge, which includes the intent to promote a criminal gang. A trial is underway in Las Vegas for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with murder in connection to the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
A trial is underway in Las Vegas for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is charged with murder in connection to the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the charge, which includes the intent to promote a criminal gang.
The prosecution alleges that Davis planned the shooting, although he did not pull the trigger. His defense lawyer has disputed this narrative, calling it fiction.
Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Shakur's death are available from the source. The outcome of the trial is pending, with Davis facing life in prison if convicted.
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Category: local Published: August 17, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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