What was Shakur convicted of in relation to the 1973 shootout?
Bank robbery
Armed robbery
Murder and seven other felonies
Kidnapping
Answer
Shakur was found guilty of murder and seven other felonies stemming from a 1973 gun battle that left six people wounded, one fatally. The charges included assault, battery, and illegal possession of a firearm. Shakur's conviction was upheld on appeal, and he served nearly six years in prison, during which time he converted to Islam and began studying law.
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