Lafayette, IN, November 7, 2026 — Michael Sanft, a defense attorney notable for his representation of Duane “Keffe D” Davis in the ongoing Tupac Shakur murder trial, has died. His passing was confirmed in Las Vegas, where he resided.

Details surrounding Mr. Sanft’s death remain limited. The specific cause and manner of his passing are currently pending, according to available information. No further details regarding the circumstances of his death have been publicly released at this time.

Mr. Sanft was a key figure in the legal proceedings involving Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused in the 1996 killing of the iconic rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis was arrested in September 2023 in connection with the murder. Sanft was publicly identified as his defense counsel leading up to and during initial court appearances for the high-profile case.

The legal team for Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been involved in navigating the complexities of the prosecution’s case. The prosecution alleges that Davis orchestrated the shooting death of Shakur in Las Vegas. The case has drawn significant attention due to the long-standing mystery surrounding Shakur’s murder and the recent indictment of Davis.

Mr. Sanft’s role as defense attorney meant he was tasked with representing Davis’s legal interests as the case progressed through the justice system. Information regarding any changes to Davis’s legal representation following Sanft’s death was not immediately available.

The legal community in Las Vegas is expected to acknowledge Mr. Sanft’s contributions to the profession. Further updates regarding his death and its potential impact on the Duane “Keffe D” Davis trial are anticipated as more information becomes available.


Story summarized from the original created by Martha Cruz, Victoria Saha, Cody Lee, Jordan Gartner on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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