Michael Sanft, Defense Attorney in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial, Dies at 55
Michael Sanft, the 55-year-old defense attorney who represented Duane "Keffe" D in the Tupac Shakur murder trial, has died in Las Vegas. His death was reported Thursday night, with the cause and manner of death pending investigation by the coroner's…
Phoenix, AZ, November 7, 2026 —
Michael Sanft, a 55-year-old defense attorney, has died in Las Vegas. Sanft was known for his representation of Duane “Keffe” D in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.
His death was reported on Thursday night. The cause and manner of his death are currently pending investigation by the coroner’s office. Further details regarding the circumstances of his passing were not immediately available.
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