News mentions - Michael W. Sanft
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LIVE: Tupac murder trial enters day three of witness testimony
“…manager following Knight’s nine-year prison sentence. Defense attorney Michael Sanft and McDonald clashed during an intense exchange after McDonald refused to…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 19, 2026 - read article
LIVE: Tupac murder trial enters day three of witness testimony
“…Row Records associates. Duane 'Keffe D' Davis appears with defense attorney Michael Sanft in court on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. (KVVU) By Martha Cruz and Victoria Saha…”
kolotv.com - Aug 19, 2026 - read article
TODAY: Witness testimony enters second day in Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…5 AM Updated Tue, August 18, 2026 at 8:36 PM 4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Defense attorney Michael Sanft, left, and Duane Davis sit at their table inside a Las Vegas courtroom on…”
news3lv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
First Witnesses Testify in Las Vegas Murder Trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in 1996 Tupac Shakur Killing - Nevada Globe
“…Kierny | | - Lead Prosecutor: Chief Deputy DA Binu Palal | | - Defense Counsel: Michael Sanft | | - Key Witnesses: Garry Dale (Ret. LVMPD), | | Ingrid Stokes (Eyewitness…”
thenevadaglobe.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
TODAY: Witness testimony enters second day in Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…5 AM Updated Tue, August 18, 2026 at 1:52 PM 4 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Defense attorney Michael Sanft, left, and Duane Davis sit at their table inside a Las Vegas courtroom on…”
news3lv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Some Tupac Shakur family members step out of courtroom while others stay to face autopsy photos
“…in the defense opening called the prosecution’s narrative “fiction.” Lawyer Michael Sanft told jurors Davis wasn’t previously charged, despite implicating himself in…”
kolotv.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Former rival gang member to Tupac slaying suspect: ‘I don’t want to send you to prison’
“…accused of orchestrating the hip hop icon’s killing. Defense attorney Michael Sanft, foreground, cross examines James McDonald during the murder trial of Duane…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Trial begins for former gang member accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's murder
“…that pulled up next to Shakur. In his opening statement, defense attorney Michael Sanft said Davis was embellishing and exaggerating, something Davis - also known as…”
knpr.org - Aug 18, 2026 - read article
Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
“…recently said . Defense argues that the book is fictionalized Davis’ attorney Michael Sanft says Davis co-authored the book “Compton Street Legend” to make money, not to…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
WATCH LIVE: Witness testimony begins for Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas
“…despite not knowing anything. During cross-examination, defense attorney Michael Sanft focused on Stokes' recollection of events nearly 30 years later. Stokes…”
news3lv.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Ex-police officer testifies Tupac uninterested in naming shooter
“…(Steve Marcus/Pool Photo via AP) Duane Davis, far left, listens as his attorney Michael Sanft, far right, gives opening statements in his murder trial, related to the…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Testimony begins in the trial of rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
“…it? FUTTERMAN: Well, it's very different and a bit unusual. Defense attorney Michael Sanft talked a bit about sloppy police work, how records were - no longer exist.…”
knpr.org - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
WATCH LIVE: Witness testimony begins for Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas
“…despite not knowing anything. During cross-examination, defense attorney Michael Sanft focused on Stokes' recollection of events nearly 30 years later. Stokes…”
news3lv.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
A dispute about fact vs. fiction at the trial over Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing in Las Vegas
“…are telling you, they are representing as fact, when it’s really fiction,” Michael Sanft said. “There’s no facts." He said Davis wasn't previously charged because law…”
ktnv.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas
“…Shakur’s 1996 killing in Las Vegas Duane Davis, center, chats with his attorney Michael Sanft during the fourth day of jury selection for his murder trial in Clark County…”
kolotv.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Long-awaited trial begins in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
“…are telling you, they are representing as fact, when it’s really fiction,” Michael Sanft said. “There’s no facts.” He said Davis wasn’t previously charged because law…”
apnews.com - Aug 17, 2026 - read article
Jury selected for trial of former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur’s killing
“…Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP, Pool) Read More 3 of 5 | Michael Sanft, right, attorney for Duane Davis, rubs his face while sitting with Davis…”
apnews.com - Aug 13, 2026 - read article
Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial; opening statements Monday
“…. (Photo by David Becker / POOL / AFP) Duane Davis (L) looks on as his attorney Michael Sanft checks his computer during the first day of jury selection in his murder…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 13, 2026 - read article
Former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing goes on trial. Here's what to know
“…/ Pool Getty Images (Via AP) Duane Davis, left, talks with his attorney Michael Sanft in Clark County District Court during a calendar call and motion hearing for…”
knpr.org - Aug 11, 2026 - read article
Jury selection begins for ex-gang leader charged with Tupac Shakur
“…U.S. August 10, 2026. David Becker/Pool via REUTERS David Becker Attorney Michael Sanft looks on as his client Duane Davis stands by during the first day of jury…”
elkodaily.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
LIVE BLOG: Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…Kierny would be solely responsible for determining penalties. Defense attorney Michael Sanft also said he might need Aug. 19 free to depose Clark County District Attorney…”
mynews4.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
TODAY: Jury selection begins in Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…Kierny would be solely responsible for determining penalties. Defense attorney Michael Sanft also said he might need Aug. 19 free to depose Clark County District Attorney…”
news3lv.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
Eclectic group gathers for start of trial over Tupac Shakur slaying
“…Las Vegas on Feb. 18, 2025. (AP Photo) Duane Davis (L) looks on as his attorney Michael Sanft checks his computer during the first day of jury selection in his murder…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas jury selection begins in the murder trial of rap icon Tupac Shakur
“…Knight’s testimony could make or break the case. Davis’ defense attorney Michael Sanft told The Associated Press that Knight would be a good witness for Davis’…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. Here's what to know.
“…Knight’s testimony could make or break the case. Davis' defense attorney Michael Sanft told The Associated Press that Knight would be a good witness for Davis'…”
ktnv.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article