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A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. What to know
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jessica Hill - The Associated Press , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The musician, a renowned rapper, was killed in 1996.
A trial is underway for a man linked to a famous musician's death. The musician, a renowned rapper, was killed in 1996. A 63-year-old man is facing a murder charge related to this incident.
Jury selection has started and the trial is expected to last about a month. The case has gone unsolved for decades and its resolution may answer long-standing questions. Further information about the trial and the events surrounding the musician's death can be found through local news sources, including NBC Los Angeles .
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A trial is underway for a man linked to a famous musician's death. The musician, a renowned rapper, was killed in 1996. A 63-year-old man is facing a murder charge related to this incident. Jury…
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