Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial believes jury had "preconceived notions" and didn't review all evidence

Updated on: September 1, 2026 / 10:57 PM EDT / CBS News

Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial believes jury had "preconceived notions" and didn't review all evidence

TL;DR

  • Michael Sanft, attorney for Duane "Keffe D" Davis, believes the jury had preconceived notions and did not thoroughly review evidence.
  • Davis was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1996 shooting death of Tupac Shakur.
  • Prosecutors alleged Davis procured the gun and orchestrated the drive-by shooting as retaliation.
  • Davis's own statements from a book and interviews were used as evidence, but his attorney claims there is no corroborating proof.
  • Sanft plans to appeal the conviction, citing issues with the judge's rulings on 'other bad acts' evidence and jury instructions.