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All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points The defendant, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is 63 years old and has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The case stems from a drive-by shooting that occurred nearly 30 years ago.
A trial has begun in Las Vegas for a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The defendant, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is 63 years old and has pleaded not guilty to murder charges.
The case stems from a drive-by shooting that occurred nearly 30 years ago. Shakur was a prominent figure in the hip-hop community and his death remains a significant event.
Further details about the trial and the events surrounding Shakur's death are available from the Associated Press, as reported by the Odessa American.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) ·
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