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Gang Witness Hesitates in Court Over Street Code
19 Aug
Summary
- Witness expressed conflict over street code during testimony.
- He was a former member of rival gang and associated with Death Row Records.
- Witness stated he did not want to implicate anyone in prison.
Thirty years after the events, a key witness grappled with his conscience while testifying in court. The individual, formerly associated with the Mob Piru gang and enforcer for Death Row Records, expressed deep hesitation to answer questions that could implicate the defendant. He repeatedly stated his unwillingness to send anyone to prison, despite acknowledging animosity.
Despite not directly witnessing the shooting, the witness explained that information quickly circulated within the victim's entourage about who was responsible. He characterized the situation as a gang war, where retaliation was sought against specific individuals, including Orlando Anderson, due to their alleged involvement in the conflict and the death of Shakur.
