Las Vegas Judge Denies Dismissal in Tupac Case

A Las Vegas judge has denied the motion to dismiss the murder charge against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the sole suspect charged in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur. Davis' defense argued that his prosecution violates past immunity agreements and that the 27-year delay infringes on his constitutional rights, but he failed to provide evidence of any immunity. Judge Carli Kierny ruled that Nevada had never offered Davis immunity and found no advantage for prosecutors in delaying the case. The case against Davis, who has pleaded not guilty, is supported by his own admissions in a memoir and interviews, where he acknowledged his role in the shooting. The trial is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2025, and Davis' attorney is considering an appeal to the state Supreme Court. Davis, an ex-gang leader, was arrested in September 2023 near Las Vegas and has been in custody since.