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Tupac suspect 'refusing to speak' at murder trial as he invokes Fifth Amendment

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Tupac suspect 'refusing to speak' at murder trial as he invokes Fifth Amendment

Keefe D, who is a suspect in Tupac Shakur's murder, will refuse to answer questions about his role as the shot-caller for the assassination of rapper Tupac in 1996.

The murder suspect, Duane Davis, known as Keefe D, previously revealed in police interviews, documentaries, and his book, how he orchestrated the murder of Tupac. He also revealed that he was in the car when his nephew shot the rapper.

He has now told family associates: "I ain’t saying s**t no more", with him feeling as though he has "been fitted up" over the crime, as per The Sun. Keefe D is currently in jail after his bail was set at $750K. He has failed to find the money for bail, which means he has not secured a release to be at home while electrically monitored.

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Tupac suspect 'refusing to speak' at murder trial as he invokes Fifth Amendment qeituirtiddhprwTupac was shot dead in 1996 (The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
Tupac suspect 'refusing to speak' at murder trial as he invokes Fifth AmendmentKeefe D, who is a suspect in Tupac Shakur's murder, will refuse to answer questions about his role in his death (PA)

And now the former Compton drug dealer has taken the advice of his lawyer Carl Arnold to use his Fifth Amendment right. The United States Fifth Amendment states: "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury.

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"Except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

Tupac suspect 'refusing to speak' at murder trial as he invokes Fifth AmendmentKeefe has been under house arrest in recent months (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Keefe D, 60, made two confessions to police. His first confession was to the Los Angeles Police Department in 2008, and his second was to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police in 2009.

His confessions were about how Tupac's tragic murder went down, with Keefe believing he was immune from prosecution due to a "proffer deal". But should Keefe get convicted, he could face life behind bars, although his legal team believes is case remains "winnable".

Mollie Quirk

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