Defense lawyers for singer D4vd withdraw from murder case
Singer, accused of murder and sexual abuse of teen Celeste Rivas Hernandez, to be represented by LA public defender
TL;DR
- Singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) entered a not guilty plea to charges of murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment.
- His private lawyers, including Blair Berk, withdrew from the case, stating Burke qualified for a public defender.
- A public defender from the Los Angeles county public defender’s office has taken over his defense.
- Authorities allege Burke killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez after she threatened to expose sexual abuse and ruin his career.
- Celeste's dismembered body was found in the trunk of Burke's Tesla.
- The district attorney is still deciding whether to pursue the death penalty.