An ailing and aging former Los Angeles-area gang leader is seeking release from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. The former gang leader, 61-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis, is currently in a Nevada jail awaiting trial for first-degree murder. His attorney has filed court documents requesting his release, citing financial records proving the legality of the bail money.
The bail amount of $750,000 was partially secured by a $112,500 “gift” from Cash “Wack 100” Jones, a hip-hop music figure. Jones testified that he was supporting Davis due to his battle with cancer and his significance in the community. However, the judge expressed concerns about potential profit motives and the source of the bail money.
