LAS VEGAS (AP) — The former Southern California street gang leader charged with killing Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas has lost his bid to be represented at his arraignment by the lawyer who spoke publicly about his defense two weeks ago.
The judge also could name a defense attorney in private practice to represent Davis at taxpayer expense, or assign a special public defender from the county, an alternate roster of possible court-appointed attorneys.
Political Cartoons View All 1230 Images“We're just not sure at this point how this will play out and who will end up representing him,” said Jordan Savage, assistant special public defender.
Edi Faal, Davis’ longtime personal lawyer in Los Angeles, said Wednesday he expected that a special public defender would be named to represent Davis.
Davis is expected to plead not guilty to a murder charge that could put him in prison for the rest of his life.
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