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The high-risk strategy in Tupac Shakur case: Defense says client is full of BS
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Richard Winton , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The statements in question were made by Duane Davis in police interviews and a documentary. A defense strategy is being used in the Tupac Shakur case, with the defense claiming their client is not telling the truth.
A defense strategy is being used in the Tupac Shakur case, with the defense claiming their client is not telling the truth. This approach is seen as unusual by legal experts, but it may be effective in getting jurors to disregard certain statements. The statements in question were made by Duane Davis in police interviews and a documentary.
Legal experts consider this tactic to be novel, and it may be the best way to address the statements made by Davis. The strategy's outcome is not yet known, and further details can be found in the original report.
The case involves statements made by Davis in his own words, which the defense is trying to downplay.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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