1996
Coverage of 1996 in the Nexus archive.
- How a memoir helped bring Tupac Shakur’s alleged killer to trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis faces trial on a murder charge concerning Tupac Shakur’s death in 1996. The article notes that the legal proceedings were helped by a memoir, bringing the alleged killer to trial.
- 'Leave me out of it': Suge Knight says he doesn't want to testify in Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial
Suge Knight, who was driving the car when Tupac Shakur was shot in 1996, stated that he is not interested in testifying. This statement concerns his involvement at the murder suspect's trial.
- Why a murder trial is beginning nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death
A murder trial regarding Tupac Shakur's killing in 1996 is beginning nearly 30 years after the death occurred. Historically, no one was arrested concerning the incident. The current developments followed Duane "Keffe D" Davis starting to talk about the case.
- Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Has Taken Rwanda to the World Court Over Genocide Again. a Law Scholar Explains What's Different This Time
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) filed a 60-page genocide and atrocity crimes lawsuit against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice in June 2026, alleging actions by Rwandan forces and intermediaries from 1996 to the present.
- WATCH: Crash test comparison reveals safety improvements in cars
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety demonstrated vehicle safety advancements by comparing a 2026 Chevy Blazer with a 1996 model in a crash test. The video highlights improvements in automotive safety over 30 years.
- Tennessee death row inmate spared execution after medics fail to find vein for lethal injection — gets one-year reprieve
A Tennessee death row inmate sentenced to death in 1996 for murder was spared execution after medical staff failed to locate a vein for lethal injection after more than an hour of attempts. The inmate, who experienced significant physical distress during the procedure, has been granted a one-year reprieve from execution.
- InfraGard Marks 25 Years of Protecting the Country’s Critical Infrastructure
InfraGard celebrates 25 years of operation since its founding in 1996, growing from a small group to over 75,000 members. The organization brings together private and public sector representatives to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from attacks.