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NYTIMES (Jonathan Abrams) - Tupac Shakur Was at His Cultural Peak When He Was Killed

Shortly before he was murdered in 1996, the rapper had released “All Eyez on Me,” a landmark album that turned him into a superstar.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Detective who was at the scene of Tupac's murder discusses murder trial | Jesse Weber Live

Retired Las Vegas detective, Dean O'Kelley, who was at the scene following the shooting death of Tupac Shakur, joins "Jesse Weber Live" to discuss the murder trial, with closing arguments set to begin Monday. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Man behind Tupac's final photo says it haunts him decades later | Jesse Weber Live

Leonard Jefferson, the man who took the last photo of Tupac Shakur before he was shot and killed in Las Vegas, took the stand Friday in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the shooting. Jefferson joins "Jesse Weber Live" to share his memories of that fateful day. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Man behind Tupac's final photo says image still haunts him

"When I see it, it kind of brings back memories of what happened that night, the day he died," Jefferson explained.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Tupac murder trial underway; what Lindsay Clancy's mom said on the stand | Jesse Weber Live

More than $100 billion worth of tariff refunds are now getting paid out to businesses, so when will you, the consumers who shelled out big bucks for everything from flooring to electronics, see some of that cash? Then, after almost 30 years, the Tupac Shakur murder trial is now underway. We heard opening statements and some witness testimony, but did we just a get glimpse of how strong or not this case against Duane "Keffe D" Davis may be? Jesse talks with attorney Mark Geragos. And the latest on the tragic death of film and television star Hayden Panettiere—who passed away at age 36. We'll take a look at her life and career. This episode originally aired on August 17, 2026. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often…

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Forensic analyst explains why jurors were shown Tupac's graphic autopsy photos

During the second day of testimony in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur, graphic autopsy photos of Shakur's body were shown in court. Forensic analyst Joseph Scott Morgan joins "Jesse Weber Live" to explain why jurors were confronted with the grim reality of the 1996 drive-by shooting. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Opening statements begin in Tupac murder trial after nearly 30 years

After nearly 30 years, opening statements were delivered in the murder trial over the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. Criminal defense attorney Jacqueline Goodman joins NewsNation's Katie Pavlich to break down what happened during the first day of the trial. "Katie Pavlich Tonight" offers a conservative take on the day’s events while welcoming all viewpoints. The goal: cutting through left-right bias in pursuit of plain facts and honest analysis.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Alicia Sitz) - Legal experts poke holes in prosecution's opening Tupac trial argument

"Keep in mind he had every incentive, other than telling the truth, to say those things," Goodman said.

AI:Legal experts are challenging the prosecution's opening arguments in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis for his alleged role in the murder of Tupac Shakur, noting potential flaws in witness testimony and incentivized statements. The proceedings continue as investigators attempt to link Davis directly to the crime following the recent seating of the jury.Open

NPR (The Associated Press) - A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing

A prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent."

NYTIMES (Julia Jacobs, Mack Liederman and Anusha Bayya) - Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Takeaways From Day 1

Prosecutors said Duane Keith Davis participated in the shooting as an act of gang retaliation, while the defense pointed to what it described as a lack of hard evidence.