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Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA

Tupac Shakur's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, nearly 30 years after his murder. The lawsuit was filed by Tupac's brother, Maurice Shakur, on behalf of their stepfather, Mutulu Shakur.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-04-29 · 12:04 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Tupac's family files wrongful death lawsuit in LA
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Tupac Shakur's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Los Angeles, nearly 30 years after his murder. The lawsuit was filed by Tupac's brother, Maurice Shakur, on behalf of their stepfather, Mutulu Shakur. This civil action is separate from the criminal case against Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who was charged with murder in September 2023. Prosecutors allege Davis, a former gang leader, "ordered the death" of Shakur following a casino altercation. Davis has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is scheduled for August. The lawsuit highlights that the first and only arrest in the case was made in 2023, noting that the truth surrounding the shooting remains elusive.

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Maurice Shakur filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Duane Davis on Tuesday.

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Duane Davis has pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.

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Duane Davis was charged with murder in September 2023 for the death of Tupac Shakur.

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The criminal trial for Duane Davis is scheduled to commence in August.

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Duane Davis was the 'on-ground, on-site commander' who ordered the death of Shakur.

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Mr Davis was charged with murder in September 2023. Police alleged he planned the shooting with his nephew, following an altercation with Shakur in a casino.In court, prosecutor Marc DiaGiacomo described Mr Davis - a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips street gang - as the "on-ground, on-site commander" who "ordered the death" of Shakur.Police said that Mr Davis got the gun from an unnamed associate, and mentioned Mr Davis's "own admissions" to media outlets that he was in the vehicle from which the shots were fired. They did not state who fired the weapon.The three men who were in the car with Mr Davis at the time of the shooting, including his nephew, have all since died.Mr Davis has pleaded not guilty to the charges. After several delays, his trial is due to commence in August.'The truth remains elusive'The wrongful death case - which is separate to that trial - was filed on Tuesday by Tupac's brother Maurice Shakur, acting as the administrator of the estate for his late father (and Tupac's stepfather), Mutulu Shakur."Nearly 30 years after Tupac's death, in 2023, the first - and only - arrest was made," the documents state.
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