Duane 'Keffe D' Davis on trial for Tupac Shakur murder; his memoir is key evidence

Published Aug 12, 11:50 AM UTC

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is on trial for murder in Las Vegas. The case centers on Davis's self-published 2019 memoir 'Compton Street Legend,' in which he claims to be a living eyewitness and details the planning of the attack. Prosecutors argue the book is a confession, as Davis allegedly believed he had immunity. Davis has pleaded not guilty, claiming his statements were false and intended to sell books. His defense unsuccessfully sought to block the memoir, arguing it was fictionalized and co-authored. With no murder weapon or surveillance video, the trial presents an unusual dynamic where prosecutors must argue the defendant is credible while his own lawyers call him a liar. The trial is expected to last several weeks.