NewsWPLG Local 10August 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Opening statements begin in trial of Duane 'Keffe D' Davis for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is charged with orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Prosecutors allege Davis planned the retaliation for an attack on his nephew, while the defense contends that Davis's own book detailing his involvement was a fictionalized account written for profit.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
The trial marks the first time a defendant has faced charges for the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, a case that remained unsolved for nearly three decades.
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Who's Mentioned
personOrlando 'Baby Lane' Anderson“Nephew of Duane Davis whose beating preceded the shooting.”personMichael Sanft“Representing Duane Davis.”personMarc DiGiacomo“Stated that Davis's book was a key factor in his prosecution.”personYusuf Jah“Co-author of Davis's book 'Compton Street Legend'.”personMaurice 'Mopreme' Shakur“Stepbrother of Tupac Shakur attending the trial.”personDuane 'Keffe D' Davis“Accused of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.”personBinu Palal“Chief Deputy District Attorney presenting the case.”personTupac Shakur“Rapper and cultural icon killed in a 1996 drive-by shooting.”