Witness gets combative in Tupac trial
A witness in the Tupac Shakur murder trial became combative on the stand, revealing his conflict over breaking 'street code' to testify against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis. The trial continues to examine the 1996 shooting that killed the iconic rapper.
Why it matters
The trial serves as a historical reckoning for the 1990s hip-hop era and the gang violence that defined it.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty , at court in Las Vegas and Nardine Saad Getty Images A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage was combative in testimony during the second day of the rapper's murder trial, decrying being forced to take the stand and identify those responsible for Shakur's death.
James "Mob James" McDonald said he was threatened with being held in contempt of court if he did not testify on Tuesday.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with murder and accused of orchestrating Shakur's death. He has pleaded not guilty.
McDonald was asked repeatedly whether he could identify who was responsible for Shakur's death. "You're asking me something that wouldn't be good for him," he said pointing to Davis. "I don't want to send you to prison," he also told the accused.
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