The man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur has made a significant legal move by switching lawyers.
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, the accused in the Tupac Shakur murder case, has opted for new legal representation. He recently filed paperwork to replace his Special Public Defenders with a private practice criminal defense attorney, Carl E.G. Arnold, based in Las Vegas. Both Davis and his previous lawyer signed the form, signaling the change in counsel. Charles Cano, the chief deputy special public defender for Clark County, confirmed the substitution of counsel and directed all future inquiries to Mr. Arnold.
“We signed off on the substitution of counsel today. All future questions regarding this case should be directed to Mr. Arnold,” Chief Deputy Charles Cano special public defender for Clark County, told ABC News.
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The switch in lawyers comes just a week after it
authorities revealed they are investigating jailhouse phone calls from him after hearing remarks they say indicate he might have been conspiring to harm witnesses cooperating with the prosecution, per ABC News.
They allege that the conversation with his son included gang slang, specifically the mention of a “green light,” which they interpret as an authorization to kill. This has led to concerns for the safety of witnesses involved in the case. However, Davis’s lawyers have explained that the conversation was related to discussing threats against his family, rather than any criminal intentions.
Despite the change in legal representation, Duane “Keefe D” Davis remains unable to meet the high bail set by Judge Carli Kierny. Davis’s lawyers argue that he poses no threat to the community and is not a flight risk.
However, prosecutors disagree, asserting that Davis continues to live a gang lifestyle. Marc DiGiacomo, the chief deputy district attorney for Clark County, claims that Davis has never truly left the gang life, as he was born into it and grew up surrounded by it. The bail situation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing legal proceedings.
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Tupac Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. He was taken to the hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries six days later, on September 13, 1996. His death remained a subject of speculation and controversy, and his case remained unsolved until now.
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