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Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the admitted South Side Crips gang leader charged for his alleged role in the 1996 shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur, is asking a Nevada judge to dismiss the first-degree murder count against him.
In a new motion, Davis argues that prosecutors have failed to provide any corroborating evidence to support what he claims was a “coerced confession.” He also alleges that his constitutional rights were violated, as prosecutors did not honor immunity agreements he believed were in place from his prior cooperation with investigators.
Additionally, Davis and his lawyer contend that the 27-year delay in filing charges has significantly harmed his ability to receive a fair trial. They cite the deaths of key witnesses, including Davis’ nephew who was the suspected shooter, as well as the unavailability of other important figures like Suge Knight and Diddy.
Prosecutors counter that while Davis may have had immunity agreements for some statements, his later media interviews and memoir are not protected. The defense argues those later statements were made for entertainment and financial reasons, and should not be used as evidence.
