D4vd Murder Trial Update: Singer Pleads Not Guilty as High-Profile Legal Team Drops Case
Musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke) has entered a formal not guilty plea in Los Angeles County court following severe criminal charges involving the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The 21-year-old singer faces counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains.
KEY COURT HEARING DEVELOPMENTS:
High-Profile Lawyers Depart: Burke’s private defense attorneys unexpectedly withdrew from the case, leaving representation to a Los Angeles County public defender.
Controversy Over Public Defense: The victim’s family publicly challenged Burke’s qualification for state-funded legal aid, pointing to his multi-million dollar music earnings.
Potential Death Penalty: Prosecutors confirmed they are still reviewing whether to seek the maximum penalty as the case moves toward trial.
Full court transcripts, evidence timelines, and legal hearing updates are detailed below.
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