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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

Published August 18, 2026, 4:05 AM
Updated August 18, 2026, 5:43 AM4.8K
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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial

A former gang leader is on trial in Las Vegas for the murder of Tupac Shakur, who died following a drive-by shooting on 7 September 1996.

The prosecution and defence have delivered their opening arguments as Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon. He has pleaded not guilty.

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments from both sides as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

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