Michael Sanft, attorney who defended Duane 'Keffe D' Davis in Tupac murder trial, dies at 55

Michael Sanft dies at 55. (REUTERS)

Michael Sanft, the defense attorney who represented Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, has died at 55. Michael Sanft dies at 55. (REUTERS) As per Fox5, the Clark County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death to FOX Local, and the cause of death is still pending. A coroner’s office spokesperson said Sanft … Read more

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life for orchestrating Tupac’s murder; rapper’s sister speaks out after sentencing

Duane Davis is escorted by police from a sentencing hearing after his murder conviction in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.     John Locher/Pool via REUTERS     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (via REUTERS)

Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on Tuesday for orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Duane Davis is escorted by police from a sentencing hearing after his murder conviction in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in Las … Read more

Tupac Shakur murder trial verdict: Ex-gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty nearly 30 years later

Duane "Keffe D" Davis found guilty of murdering hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. (via REUTERS)

A vegas jury on Monday found former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of murdering hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur, bringing a nearly 30-year-old case to a close. Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty of murdering hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur. (via REUTERS) Davis, 63, was charged with murder in connection with the 1996 shooting that … Read more

Tupac Shakur family: All on mom Afeni, dad Billy Garland and siblings as Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty

Duane Davis, left, and his attorney Michael Sanft listen to rebuttal closing arguments in the Duane Davis murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. (Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP) (Steve Marcus/Pool Reuters via AP)

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder Monday, August 31, in the death of Tupac Shakur. This comes after the case remained unsolved for nearly three decades. Duane Davis, left, and his attorney Michael Sanft listen to rebuttal closing arguments in the Duane Davis murder trial, related to the 1996 killing of … Read more

Who is Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis? 5 things to know as Tupac Shakur murder trial begins

FILE PHOTO: Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who was charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon for his alleged role in leading a group of men to kill hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in a 1996 drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip, is shown in a police mugshot released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. (via REUTERS)

Duane Keith Davis, known as “Keffe D,” is the only person charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. FILE PHOTO: Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who was charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon for his alleged role in leading a group of men to kill hip-hop star Tupac Shakur in … Read more