Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' legal team seeks to delay his trial for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, citing newly discovered witnesses who could prove his innocence.

The defense claims multiple witnesses can testify that Davis wasn't in Las Vegas during Tupac's shooting. Their private investigator's findings suggest another perpetrator, complicating the decades-old case. Lead attorney Carl Arnold emphasized the need to examine these new testimonies thoroughly.

Case Background:

• September 7, 1996: Tupac was shot while riding in Suge Knight's BMW
• A white Cadillac pulled alongside, firing multiple shots
• Tupac died six days later at age 25
• Davis is the only person ever charged in connection with the murder

Prosecution's Evidence:

• Davis' admissions in interviews and his memoir
• Testimony from former associates
• Gang-related conflict motives
• Claims Davis orchestrated the murder as retaliation for a fight between Tupac and Davis' nephew, Orlando Anderson

Defense Arguments:

• Davis claims previous immunity agreement with authorities
• States his book's admissions were exaggerated for dramatic effect
• New witnesses potentially provide alibi evidence

Next Steps:

• Judge to rule on delay request at Tuesday's hearing
• If denied, trial proceeds in March 2025
• If granted, investigation continues with new witness interviews
• Defense may pursue dismissal based on alleged immunity agreement

The case remains one of music history's most significant unsolved murders, with the trial's outcome potentially bringing closure to a 28-year mystery.

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