Tupac Killing Suspect Appeals Nevada Supreme Court Over Immunity Claims

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the only person charged in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, has filed an appeal with the Nevada Supreme Court seeking dismissal of his charges. Davis' defense argues that his constitutional rights have been violated because prosecutors are relying on statements he made during law enforcement interviews conducted under immunity agreements, assurances that his statements would not be used against him. His attorney, Carl E.G. Arnold, contends that the use of these statements as the core evidence in the case constitutes a clear due process violation. A district court judge upheld the charges, stating that Davis had not provided proof of immunity agreements and that the prosecution delay was not intentional. The appeal also challenges the 27-year delay in prosecution and requests the Supreme Court to verify whether the state has any admissible evidence beyond Davis' protected statements. The trial is scheduled for 2026, while Davis remains in custody awaiting further court action.