No Immunity: Keefe D Faces Charges in 2Pac Case After Court Ruling
Duane “Keefe D” Davis will have to face charges in connection to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur after a Nevada judge ruled that he does not have immunity.
According to Clark County District Court records reported by HipHopDX, on Tuesday (January 21), Judge Carli Kierny denied Keefe D’s motion to dismiss the charges against him.
The motion, filed on January 6, argued that his constitutional rights were violated due to an “unjustified” delay in proceedings, which led to fading memories, unavailable witnesses, and lost evidence.
Keefe’s attorney claimed that Las Vegas police had possession of key facts since 2009 and that the delay in bringing charges compromised his right to a fair trial. The defense also stated that any evidence prosecutors had was based mainly on Keefe D’s past statements, as key figures such as Suge Knight and Diddy were either deceased or unavailable.
Keefe D further alleged that he was granted immunity in past investigations, including one with the LAPD regarding the murder of The Notorious B.I.G.. However, prosecutors have denied any proof of such agreements.
Following the ruling, Keefe’s lawyer, Carl Arnold, addressed the media, emphasizing his client’s disappointment and commitment to fight the charges. The case is expected to proceed to trial later this year.