News mentions - Michael W. Sanft
69 mentions on record from public news sources.
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
A man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing is on trial. Here's what to know
“…District Court Judge Carli Kierny, center, speaks with Duane Davis’ attorney Michael Sanft, left, Chief Deputy District Attorneys Binu Palal, second from right, and…”
apnews.com - Aug 10, 2026 - read article
‘I wasn’t in Las Vegas’: Keffe D speaks from jail days before Tupac murder trial
“…a federal building as he said the judge characterized it. Defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that a 2008 interview Davis gave law enforcement was supposed to be…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 8, 2026 - read article
Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial took case pro bono, says he believes his client is innocent
“…Tupac murder trial took case pro bono, says he believes his client is innocent Michael Sanft represents Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the 1996 killing…”
kolotv.com - Aug 6, 2026 - read article
Defense attorney in Tupac murder trial took case pro bono, says he believes his client is innocent
“…Tupac murder trial took case pro bono, says he believes his client is innocent Michael Sanft represents Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the only person charged in the 1996 killing…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 6, 2026 - read article
After 30 years, a trial may resolve questions about Tupac Shakur’s killing
“…in the fatal shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, shakes hands with his attorney, Michael Sanft, as he is led out of a courtroom after a pretrial motions hearing at the…”
reviewjournal.com - Aug 6, 2026 - read article
Tupac murder trial: Keffe D could make bail as jury selection nears
“…trial; Suge Knight expected to testify Bail remains possible Defense attorney Michael Sanft said Davis is moving toward making bail and requested the court set a time…”
kolotv.com - Aug 5, 2026 - read article
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, is on trial
“…AP) Read More 3 of 3 | Duane Davis, right, talks with attorney Michael Sanft as he appears in district court for a pretrial hearing Tuesday, July 28…”
apnews.com - Aug 5, 2026 - read article
Tupac murder trial: Keffe D could make bail as jury selection nears
“…trial; Suge Knight expected to testify Bail remains possible Defense attorney Michael Sanft said Davis is moving toward making bail and requested the court set a time…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 5, 2026 - read article
How Tupac Shakur’s 1996 Las Vegas murder became a trial nearly 30 years in the making
“…three different attorneys ahead of trial. His current defense attorney, Michael Sanft, said he is prepared to take the case before a jury. “I think, ultimately, at…”
fox5vegas.com - Aug 4, 2026 - read article
Nevada judge allows 2008 police interview in Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…at his upcoming trial. Before the judge gave the ruling, defense attorney Michael Sanft said his client did not know the interview was going to be recorded. “These…”
fox5vegas.com - Jul 28, 2026 - read article
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
“…the Cadillac and provided the weapon used to shoot Shakur. Defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that the 2008 interview Davis gave law enforcement was supposed to be…”
kolotv.com - Jul 28, 2026 - read article
Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
“…the Cadillac and provided the weapon used to shoot Shakur. Defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that a 2008 interview Davis gave law enforcement was supposed to be…”
ktnv.com - Jul 28, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas judge denies motion to sequester jury, suppress evidence in Tupac murder case
“…the book.” Defense argues statements were involuntary Defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that statements Davis made to police in 2008 and 2009 were involuntary.…”
kolotv.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
“…gang South Side Compton Crips and statements he made in YouTube interviews. Michael Sanft, his attorney, argued that the book was fictionalized to make a profit, and…”
ktnv.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Las Vegas judge denies motion to sequester jury, suppress evidence in Tupac murder case
“…the book.” Defense argues statements were involuntary Defense attorney Michael Sanft argued that statements Davis made to police in 2008 and 2009 were involuntary.…”
fox5vegas.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
“…Side Compton Crips and statements he made in YouTube interviews. Read More Michael Sanft, his attorney, argued that the book was fictionalized to make a profit, and…”
apnews.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Book that Tupac Shakur murder suspect wrote is clear for use in the trial, judge rules
“…gang South Side Compton Crips and statements he made in YouTube interviews. Michael Sanft, his attorney, argued that the book was fictionalized to make a profit, and…”
kolotv.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Tupac murder suspect’s book admissible in trial, judge rules
“…presides over Duane Davis's pretrial motions hearing as Defense attorney Michael Sanft, representing Davis, looks on at the Regional Justice Center on Tuesday, June…”
reviewjournal.com - Jun 30, 2026 - read article
Duane Davis seeks to block tell-all book, police interviews from Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…in the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Clark County court records show Michael Sanft filed a motion last week to suppress the co-authored memoir "Compton…”
news3lv.com - Jun 23, 2026 - read article
Duane Davis seeks to block tell-all book, police interviews from Tupac Shakur murder trial
“…in the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur. Clark County court records show Michael Sanft filed a motion last week to suppress the co-authored memoir "Compton…”
news3lv.com - Jun 23, 2026 - read article
Attorney alleges prosecutors improperly dismissed case. Wolfson pushes back.
“…to the benefit of a privileged few with access to him,” wrote attorney Michael Sanft, who has represented prominent clients such as Michele Fiore, in a filing May…”
reviewjournal.com - May 25, 2026 - read article
Attorney alleges prosecutors improperly dismissed case. Wolfson pushes back.
“…to the benefit of a privileged few with access to him,” wrote attorney Michael Sanft, who has represented prominent clients such as Michele Fiore, in a filing May…”
reviewjournal.com - May 25, 2026 - read article
Nevada Supreme Court hears Michele Fiore’s appeal over judicial suspension
“…conspiracy, leaves the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse with her defense attorney Michael Sanft after a pretrial hearing, on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu…”
reviewjournal.com - Mar 6, 2026 - read article
Nevada U.S. attorney’s office announces ‘Public Corruption Strike Force’
“…the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse with Sigal Chattah, and her defense attorney Michael Sanft, far right, on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye Las…”
reviewjournal.com - Jan 15, 2026 - read article