Tupac Shakur Trial Closing Statements
Closing statements begin in the trial of the man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's death.
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Closing statements begin Monday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a 63-year-old accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas AP News. Davis faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with intent to promote a gang. The case remained unsolved for nearly 30 years before Davis' arrest.
Prosecutors say Davis called the shots for the attack based on his own statements Las Vegas Sun. His defense attorney, Michael Sanft, argues there is no physical evidence linking Davis to the crime and that his client's words were meant to make money, not tell the truth Goshen News.
A Cold Case Finally Goes to Trial
Tupac Shakur died in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas AP News. The case went unsolved for decades. Davis, who claims he was the South Side Compton Crips leader at the time, was arrested and charged with the murder Click Orlando. The nearly 30-year gap between the crime and trial has complicated how evidence was presented in court.
Prosecution Relies on Davis' Own Confessions
The state's case centers on statements Davis made himself KTAR. Prosecutors argue these words prove he orchestrated the attack. They claim Davis directed the shooter as part of gang activity. The prosecution must convince jurors that Davis' confessions are truthful accounts of events from nearly three decades ago.
Defense Challenges Physical Evidence and Motive
Sanft contends there is no physical evidence connecting Davis to the crime Goshen News. He argues Davis made these statements to cash in on his notoriety. The defense wants jurors to question whether an aging confession about a 30-year-old killing can be trusted. Sanft will push back against the idea that words alone prove Davis orchestrated a murder.
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