Jurors seated as Duane “Keffe D” Davis trial proceeds in Las Vegas

Jurors seated as Duane “Keffe D” Davis trial proceeds in Las Vegas

CNN reported that on 15 August, twelve jurors and four alternates were seated for the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in Las Vegas, with opening statements set for. Earlier, AP News noted that a 16-person jury had been selected to hear the case, which was scheduled to begin on 10 August.

CNN added that Davis pleaded not guilty and that prosecutors intend to use his own statements as primary evidence. ABC News said the trial would start on 10 August, and Digital Underground member Ronald “Money B” Brooks told the court he believes the actual shooter is dead and that other parties may have been involved.

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August 15, 2026
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Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis Begins in Tupac Shakur Murder Case
Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis Begins in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

AP News • 15 Aug 13:21

The murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, starts Monday in Las Vegas and is expected to last about a month.

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August 13, 2026
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Jury chosen for Las Vegas trial in Tupac Shakur murder case
Jury chosen for Las Vegas trial in Tupac Shakur murder case

AP News • 13 Aug 21:31

A 16-person jury was selected in Las Vegas to hear the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Opening statements are set for Monday and the trial is expected to last about a month.

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Jury Selected for Duane "Keffe D" Davis Trial in Tupac Shakur Murder Case
Jury Selected for Duane "Keffe D" Davis Trial in Tupac Shakur Murder Case

CNN • 13 Aug 21:04

Twelve jurors and four alternates have been seated for the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the sole suspect charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, with opening statements set for Monday.

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Money B offers theory on shooter in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Money B offers theory on shooter in Tupac Shakur murder trial

NewsNation • 13 Aug 07:52

During jury selection for Duane “Keffe D” Davis’s trial, Digital Underground member Ronald “Money B” Brooks said he believes the actual shooter is dead and suggested other parties may have been involved.

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August 10, 2026
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Man Accused of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder Begins Trial in Las Vegas
Man Accused of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 Murder Begins Trial in Las Vegas

AP News • 10 Aug 19:48

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, has entered a not-guilty plea to a murder-with-a-deadly-weapon charge related to the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, and jury selection has started at a Nevada courthouse.

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Jury Selection Begins in Las Vegas Trial of Former Gang Leader Accused in Tupac Shakur Murder
Jury Selection Begins in Las Vegas Trial of Former Gang Leader Accused in Tupac Shakur Murder

The Guardian • 10 Aug 15:29

A Nevada courtroom started selecting jurors for the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who prosecutors say ordered and supplied the gun used in the 1996 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur.

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Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder to stand trial in Las Vegas
Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder to stand trial in Las Vegas

CBS News • 10 Aug 14:38

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, will face a murder trial in Las Vegas for allegedly arranging the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly three decades after the incident.

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Former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis to stand trial for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur
Former gang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis to stand trial for 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur

NBC News • 10 Aug 11:27

Duane "Keffe D" Davis faces a murder-with-a-weapon charge in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, with jury selection beginning Monday in Las Vegas.

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Suge Knight declines to testify in trial of Tupac Shakur murder suspect
Suge Knight declines to testify in trial of Tupac Shakur murder suspect

ABC7 Chicago • 10 Aug 11:24

Marion "Suge" Knight, the only living eyewitness to the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, said from prison he will not cooperate with prosecutors in the upcoming trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

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August 09, 2026
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Duane “Keffe D” Davis trial begins Monday in Tupac Shakur murder case
Duane “Keffe D” Davis trial begins Monday in Tupac Shakur murder case

ABC7 Los Angeles • 09 Aug 17:01

Former gang member Duane Davis, who wrote a 2019 book describing his alleged role in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur, will face a murder trial starting Monday. Prosecutors will rely heavily on his own statements, while the defense plans to challenge their credibility.

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Defendant Duane “Keffe D” Davis to Face Murder Trial Over Tupac Shakur Shooting
Defendant Duane “Keffe D” Davis to Face Murder Trial Over Tupac Shakur Shooting

CNN • 09 Aug 11:00

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who authored a 2019 book describing his alleged role in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial, with prosecutors planning to use his own statements as primary evidence.

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August 05, 2026
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Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis to examine 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting
Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis to examine 1996 Tupac Shakur shooting

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 05 Aug 07:10

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the last living suspect in the 1996 drive-by killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, will face a jury trial beginning Aug. 10, with prosecutors presenting new details about the night of the shooting.

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Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder to stand trial
Man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder to stand trial

AP News • 05 Aug 04:12

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, will face a murder trial in Las Vegas for allegedly directing the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly three decades after the incident.

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Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis to Reveal New Details About 1996 Tupac Shakur Shooting
Trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis to Reveal New Details About 1996 Tupac Shakur Shooting

AP News • 05 Aug 04:03

The upcoming August 10 trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the last living suspect in Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, is expected to present fresh testimony about the individuals present in the vehicles that night.

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