Binu Palal
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“Remarkably, you will learn that from Duane Davis himself,”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-22
Binu Palal told jurors during opening statements that evidence would come directly from Duane Davis' past statements.
“Let's be clear, Duane Davis did not pull the trigger. But he did plan the shooting in retaliation of the beating of his nephew,”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
In opening arguments, the prosecutor told the jury that Davis planned the shooting in retaliation for the beating of his nephew.
“get some booze and go back to the Vegas strip and party”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-18
Palal described to the jury what the men in the Cadillac decided to do before spotting Shakur's caravan.
“And now 30 years later, we’re going to ask you to finally hold Duane Davis accountable,”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Palal urged jurors to hold Davis accountable three decades after the killing.
“Remarkably, you will learn that from Duane Davis himself.”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Palal told jurors that Davis' own statements would establish his role in the shooting.
“one person who has a hard time being silent.”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
The prosecutor described Davis as the rare person connected to the 1996 killing who has spoken about it, during opening statements in Las Vegas.
“in an act of revenge.”
Binu Palal · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-17
Palal said Davis spent two hours planning how to get even before Shakur was gunned down.