Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the individual charged in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, is pursuing release pending trial, asserting health concerns and a lack of substantial evidence linking him to Shakur’s death.
Attorneys representing Davis have filed a motion urging his release on recognizance, with a proposed electronic monitoring condition via an ankle bracelet. They emphasize that Davis poses no threat to the community and is not a flight risk, proposing a bail not exceeding $100,000.
The filing challenges the prosecution’s reliance on statements from Davis himself in his book, Compton Street Legend, and various interviews, asserting that no independent evidence directly ties Davis to the shooting. Davis’ legal team contends that his book and interviews were crafted for “entertainment purposes,” and any evidence against him is built on an overwhelming amount of hearsay. They further argue that Davis engaged in these activities for financial gain, believing he had immunity.
Despite Davis pleading not guilty to one count of murder with a deadly weapon, his lawyers question the veracity of the content in interviews, drawing parallels to former LAPD detective Greg Kading. Kading, who investigated the deaths of Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., released books and conducted interviews, claiming compensation. Davis’ legal team contends that both Kading and Davis engaged in similar practices, leveraging the situation for entertainment and financial gain.
A court hearing on Davis’ release request is slated for January 2.