Witness gets combative in Tupac murder trial - 'I don't want to send him to prison'

James McDonald, a member of Tupac Shakur's crew, displayed strong emotions during the second day of the rapper's murder trial. McDonald was compelled to testify and name those responsible for Shakur's death. He was warned of contempt of court if he refused to comply. Davis, charged with murder and accused of orchestrating Shakur's death, pleaded not guilty.

McDonald repeatedly questioned whether he could identify Davis as the perpetrator, stating, "I don't want to send you to prison." The trial, occurring three decades after Shakur's murder, aimed to resolve one of America's most infamous unsolved killings. Shakur, 25 years old, was shot following a Mike Tyson boxing match in Las Vegas.

Prosecutors alleged that Davis, a former leader of the Compton Crips gang, planned the shooting after Shakur's nephew was involved in a fight with the rapper. Davis believed that revenge could not be ignored. McDonald, who had little affection for Davis, remained hesitant during his testimony, feeling conflicted about breaking the street code.