Duane Davis Seeks Dismissal of Tupac Murder Charges

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, a former gang leader charged with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is seeking to dismiss the charges against him, citing a 27-year delay in prosecution and violations of immunity agreements. His attorney, Carl Arnold, argues that the delay has compromised the case due to the loss of witnesses and evidence, claiming that many potential witnesses have died or are unavailable. Arnold also contends that the prosecution has not produced sufficient corroborating evidence for Davis' alleged confession. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson maintains that there is strong evidence against Davis, which will be evaluated by a jury. Davis, who has pleaded not guilty, was arrested in September 2023 and is accused of orchestrating the shooting linked to rival gang tensions in the 1990s. A hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for January 21, with the trial set to begin in March 2024.