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Man charged with organizing the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur on trial
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: AP via Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The case dates back to 1996 and has garnered significant attention over the years.
A trial is set to begin for a man accused of involvement in a high-profile murder. The case dates back to 1996 and has garnered significant attention over the years. A 63-year-old defendant is facing charges related to the death of a renowned rapper.
The defendant has been in jail since late 2023 and has entered a plea of not guilty. Further details about the case are available from KXXV News. The trial's start marks a new development in a case that has been ongoing for nearly three decades, with many details still emerging.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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