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Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killing
Read full article: Judge says she suspects a cover-up of the true source of bail funds for man charged in Tupac killingA judge has again rejected a request to free an ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, saying she suspects a cover-up related to the sources of the funds for his bond.
Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killing
Read full article: Sparks fly, Nevada judge sets deadline in bail bid for man charged in Tupac Shakur killingSparks flew as a Nevada judge rebuked a defense attorney and a former Los Angeles-area gang leader lashed out against prosecutors during his renewed effort to be freed from jail to house arrest ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur.
Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Read full article: Nevada judge denies release of ex-gang leader ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac ShakurAn ailing former Los Angeles-area gang leader will stay in jail ahead of his trial in the 1996 killing of music legend Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Judge considering if ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing gets house arrest on $750K bail
Read full article: Judge considering if ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing gets house arrest on $750K bailA Nevada judge says she'll review financial documents before deciding if a former Los Angeles-area gang leader will be freed from jail on $750,000 bail ahead of his murder trial in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur.
Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac Shakur killing seeking release from Vegas jail on $750K bail
Read full article: Ex-gang leader facing trial in Tupac Shakur killing seeking release from Vegas jail on $750K bailA former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing hip-hop music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas will ask a judge next week to let him out of jail pending trial on a murder charge.
Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says
Read full article: Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas saysThe defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas says his clientโs accounts of the killing are fiction.
Ex-gang leader's murder trial in Tupac Shakur killing pushed back to November
Read full article: Ex-gang leader's murder trial in Tupac Shakur killing pushed back to NovemberA trial date has been pushed back from June to November for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas.
Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer, remains jailed on $750K bail
Read full article: Former gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur gets new lawyer, remains jailed on $750K bailA former Los Angeles-area gang leader jailed in the 1996 killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur has hired a private attorney to represent him ahead of his murder trial.
Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur is allowed $750K bail and house arrest
Read full article: Former gang leader charged in killing of Tupac Shakur is allowed $750K bail and house arrestA judge in Nevada has set bail at $750,000 for a former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with orchestrating the killing of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur in 1996.
Ex-gang leader seeking release from Las Vegas jail ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Read full article: Ex-gang leader seeking release from Las Vegas jail ahead of trial in 1996 killing of Tupac ShakurA former Los Angeles-area gang leader charged with murder in the killing of hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas is seeking to be released to house arrest ahead of his trial in June.
Ex-gang leader gets June date for Vegas murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
Read full article: Ex-gang leader gets June date for Vegas murder trial stemming from 1996 killing of Tupac ShakurA judge has set a June 3 date for the murder trial of a former Southern California street gang leader charged with killing hip-hop music icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas.
Ex-gang leader pleads not guilty in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing in Vegas and judge appoints lawyers
Read full article: Ex-gang leader pleads not guilty in 1996 Tupac Shakur killing in Vegas and judge appoints lawyersA former Southern California street gang leader has pleaded not guilty to orchestrating a 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing loses defense lawyer ahead of arraignment on murder charge
Read full article: Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing loses defense lawyer ahead of arraignment on murder chargeThe former street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas has lost his bid to hire the lawyer who spoke about his defense two weeks ago.
Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing case is represented by well-known Las Vegas lawyer
Read full article: Defendant in Tupac Shakur killing case is represented by well-known Las Vegas lawyerA man charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 will make his next court appearance with a lawyer from one of the best-known political families in Las Vegas.
Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we know
Read full article: Who witnessed Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas? Here's what we knowDuane โKeffe Dโ Davis is the last living suspect in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries โ the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas.
Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las Vegas
Read full article: Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting makes first court appearance in Las VegasThe man facing a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas 27 years ago has made his first court appearance.
Inside the night that Tupac Shakur was shot, and what led up to the fatal gunfire
Read full article: Inside the night that Tupac Shakur was shot, and what led up to the fatal gunfireAuthorities on Friday made their first arrest in the 1996 shooting death of hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur with the indictment of Duane โKeffe Dโ Davis.
Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder charge
Read full article: Last living suspect in 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur indicted in Las Vegas on murder chargeA grand jury in Las Vegas has indicted the last living suspect in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hopโs most enduring mysteries.
Grammy Museum to launch 50 years of hip-hop exhibit featuring artifacts from Tupac, Biggie
Read full article: Grammy Museum to launch 50 years of hip-hop exhibit featuring artifacts from Tupac, BiggieThe Grammy Museum says it is launching the โHip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibitโ, celebrating 50 years of the music and culture's global impact.
Police videos show SWAT officers detaining man, woman during home raid in Tupac Shakur cold case
Read full article: Police videos show SWAT officers detaining man, woman during home raid in Tupac Shakur cold caseTwo dozen Las Vegas police body camera videos show the moment a couple exited a home raided in July in connection with the cold case killing of rapper Tupac Shakur.
Police seized laptops and a memoir from the home of a witness to Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
Read full article: Police seized laptops and a memoir from the home of a witness to Tupac Shakur's 1996 killingA home searched by police investigating the drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996 is tied to Duane โKeffe Dโ Davis.
Tupac Shakur's long-unsolved killing again under spotlight as Las Vegas police conduct search
Read full article: Tupac Shakur's long-unsolved killing again under spotlight as Las Vegas police conduct searchAuthorities in Nevada say they have served a search warrant in connection with the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in September 1996.
de Laura leads Arizona to road upset over No. 9 UCLA 34-28
Read full article: de Laura leads Arizona to road upset over No. 9 UCLA 34-28Jayden de Laura accounted for three touchdowns and had his fifth 300-yard passing game of the season as Arizona upset ninth-ranked UCLA 34-28 Saturday night, snapping an eight-game road losing streak against ranked teams.
Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FG
Read full article: Washington knocks off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 on late FGPeyton Henry made a 22-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to cap a 92-yard scoring driving, and Washington held off No. 24 Oregon State 24-21 to preserve its hopes in the Pac-12 championship game race.
No. 24 Utah routs No. 4 Oregon, ending Ducks' CFP hopes
Read full article: No. 24 Utah routs No. 4 Oregon, ending Ducks' CFP hopesBritain Covey returned a punt 78 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half, giving Utah 14 points in 27 seconds and a 28-0 lead, and the No. 24 Utes ended No. 4 Oregonโs College Football Playoff hopes with a 38-7 victory Saturday night.
Tupac Shakur's life, legacy to be subject of massive exhibit
Read full article: Tupac Shakur's life, legacy to be subject of massive exhibitTupac Shakurโs handwritten lyrics from classic songs such as โCalifornia Loveโ and โDear Mommaโ along with galleries that pay homage to his upbringing and late mother are among the features in a massive touring museum exhibit.
Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting players
Read full article: Washington St coach says focus remains on supporting playersWashington State acting head coach Jake Dickert says his immediate focus in his new role is providing stability for players who were left hurting and shocked after Nick Rolovich and other coaches were fired for refusing to comply with the stateโs vaccine mandate.
Floyd's hometown exalts in verdict but tempers expectations
Read full article: Floyd's hometown exalts in verdict but tempers expectationsThe streets of Houstonโs Third Ward echoed with screams filled with the word โjusticeโ in the moments after white former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
Prosecutor son seeks father's release in fatal Brink's heist
Read full article: Prosecutor son seeks father's release in fatal Brink's heistAndrew Cuomo for clemency for Gilbert, one of the oldest and longest held inmates in New York state. Four decades later, advocates for the 76-year-old inmateโs release include San Franciscoโs chief prosecutor, the son left behind at 14 months old when both his parents were arrested. Boudin ran a progressive campaign in which he said visiting his parents Kathy Boudin and Gilbert in prison showed him the criminal justice system was broken. Hanchar contends Gilbert helped plan a crime that left a lasting hole in the lives of the slain menโs families. Shakur was convicted of leading a group responsible for a series of armed robberies in New York and Connecticut, including the Brinkโs heist.
Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice
Read full article: Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voiceThe social justice movement in college athletics has popped up in most unusual place: gymnastics. From UCLA to Pittsburgh, Black gymnasts and the programs they represent are using their platform to empower and uplift. Her experience at Arkansas was simply reflective of the culture at large in the sport at the time. From Pittsburgh to California, female gymnasts are using their platform to empower, educate and bring light to causes they believe in. โPersonally I would say (gymnastics) is a predominantly white sport,โ Ward said.
Rapper Genesis Be's long battle versus the Confederate flag
Read full article: Rapper Genesis Be's long battle versus the Confederate flagGenesis Be helped ignite a nationwide conversation around the Confederate emblem as part of Mississippi's state flag until the flag was retired in June. (AP Photo/Federica Narancio)NEW YORK The path that brought rapper and activist Genesis Be to a New York City stage, her body draped in a Confederate flag and a noose hung around her neck, was a long one. ___After her stage performance went viral, she gathered a group of high school friends and other Mississippians in 2017 to discuss the state flag. Shes not trying to disrespect anybodys ancestors, her childhood friend, Louis McFall, says in 'Should the Confederate Flag Still Fly in Mississippi?' "That symbol has been in our state flag for 120 years.
Rap at auction: Biggie's crown and Tupac Shakur letters
Read full article: Rap at auction: Biggie's crown and Tupac Shakur lettersand Tupac Shakur are being united for an auction at Sothebys, the first-ever dedicated hip-hop auction at a major international auction house. Bidders will be able to vie for the crown worn and signed by the Notorious B.I.G. They'll also get to bid on an archive of 22 autographed love letters written by Shakur at the age of 15-17 to a high school sweetheart. Onetime friends who became rivals in a hype-fueled war between the East and West Coast rap scenes, Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. The crown has been in photographer Barron Claiborne's possession since he captured Biggie for the cover of Rap Pages magazine.
55 years after riots, Watts neighborhood still bears scars
Read full article: 55 years after riots, Watts neighborhood still bears scarsLorinda Lacy, 45, stands outside her party store painted with a mural depicting Martin Luther King Jr. in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 30, 2020. There was violence and looting in some places, including Los Angeles, but not in LAs Watts neighborhood, forever linked to an uprising that broke out in the segregated community 55 years ago and became known as the Watts riots. Black residents, people born here and those who work to make life better in Watts spoke to The Associated Press about the challenges they faced and those that remain. He said the legacy of the Watts riots is something he keeps in mind as he tries to make life better for residents. Were not the same California we were 55 years ago or the city of Los Angeles 55 years ago.
Man named Tupac Shakur arrested in Tennessee
Read full article: Man named Tupac Shakur arrested in Tennessee(CNN) - Police in Tennessee arrested a man named Tupac A. Shakur, 40, after they say he pulled a knife on them and was found with methamphetamine. Officers attempted to arrest Shakur, but he pulled away and reached for his waistband, the release said. Shakur then turned toward officers with a knife before officers took him down. Officers found a syringe and baggies of meth on Shakur, the release said. Shakur shares the same name, even the same middle initial, as the late rapper Tupac Shakur who was killed in September 1996 at age 25.