2Pac‘s alleged killer, Keefe D, finds himself facing a legal battle as he awaits trial for the murder of the iconic rapper. Recently, Keefe D requested bail, seeking to be released on his own recognizance or with a bail set at no higher than $100,000. However, the state of Nevada, where the trial is set to take place, has vehemently opposed this request, citing Keefe D’s perceived danger to society.
According to documents obtained by TMZ on December 29, prosecutors in Nevada argue that Keefe D poses a substantial threat to public safety and should remain in custody until the trial begins. Their opposition is grounded in various factors, one of which is Keefe D’s history as a former high-ranking member of the South Side Compton Crips. This affiliation raises concerns about his potential influence and involvement in criminal activities.
Prosecutors also highlight Keefe D’s multiple confessions to being involved in Tupac’s murder over the years. Although his defense claims these confessions were made for “entertainment purposes,” the prosecution argues that they indicate a pattern of criminal behavior and should be taken seriously.
Moreover, the prosecution alleges that Keefe D has made credible threats to witnesses from behind bars. These threats contribute to their argument that releasing him on bail would jeopardize the safety of those involved in the trial. As a result, prosecutors request that Keefe D be kept behind bars until the trial officially commences.
Keefe D, now 60 years old and claiming to be diagnosed with cancer, faces trial on June 3, 2024. While Nevada is a capital punishment state, prosecutors have confirmed that they will not seek the death penalty if Keefe D is convicted.
The former gang member, arrested in September, maintains his plea of not guilty. Despite his plea, Keefe D has made various claims over the years, including detailing the incident in his 2019 book, “Compton Street Legend,” where he allegedly masterminded Tupac’s death.
Nevada prosecutors suggest that the murder was linked to a casino brawl between Tupac and Orlando Anderson, a known Crips gang member and Keefe D’s nephew. Anderson, believed to have been in the car with Keefe D during the drive-by shooting, was later killed in an unrelated gang incident in 1998.
The 1996 shooting of Tupac also resulted in injuries to Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, who is currently serving a 28-year prison sentence for voluntary manslaughter. In a recent interview from prison, Knight stated that he wouldn’t testify against Keefe D if called to the stand during the trial.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Keefe D’s request for bail remains contested, leaving uncertainty about his freedom until the trial date arrives. The intricacies of this case continue to capture public attention, underscoring the enduring interest in the unsolved mystery surrounding Tupac Shakur’s tragic death.