Defense attorney believes jury had "preconceived notions" in Tupac trial
Summary
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. His defense attorney believes the jury made up their mind early and ignored important evidence. Davis is scheduled for sentencing in October and could face life in prison.Key Facts
- Duane Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder related to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 shooting in Las Vegas.
- The jury took less than three hours to reach the verdict.
- Davis’ lawyer said the jury had "preconceived notions" and did not fully consider the evidence.
- Davis was accused of supplying the gun and planning the shooting, but not shooting himself.
- Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson, Davis’ nephew, was alleged to have fired the shots but was never charged and died in an unrelated incident.
- Davis was originally protected from prosecution by an agreement, but this was voided after he released a book and gave interviews about the case.
- The judge allowed evidence of Davis’ past gang and drug activities to be used in the trial.
- Davis faces a possible life sentence at his sentencing hearing on October 13.
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