'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
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"I don't want to send you to prison."
— James "Mob James" McDonald , Other
"You're asking me something that wouldn't be good for him."
— James "Mob James" McDonald , Other
Key People
Duane Davis is charged with the murder of Tupac Shakur.
James McDonald is a former member of Tupac Shakur's entourage.
Michael Sanft is an attorney representing Duane Davis in the murder trial.
Tupac Shakur was an influential American rapper and poet known for his impactful lyrics and activism.
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A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
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