ABCNEWS (ABC News: Top Stories) - Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
On Monday, Hernandez's family marked what would have been her 16th birthday by calling for Burke to face the death penalty.
The singer is now represented by a public defender
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced that D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and mutilating human remains in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Investigators found Rivas Hernandez's body in the trunk of Burke's Tesla last September.
Gruesome and horrifying new details came to light during the first day of D4vd's preliminary hearing as prosecutors began presenting evidence in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Detectives described the disturbing condition of Celeste's remains after they were discovered inside the front trunk of D4vd's Tesla, the court was shown graphic evidence recovered during the investigation, and prosecutors revealed new testimony about the welfare check at D4vd's Hollywood Hills home, the alleged "burn box," and other evidence they say connects to the case. In this episode of Drop Dead Serious, Ashleigh Banfield is joined by Lauren Conlin, reporter for Los Angeles Magazine, who spent the entire day inside the courtroom and…
AI:The preliminary hearing for singer-songwriter David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd, has unveiled a nightmare of depravity regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors presented horrifying evidence detailing how the victim's remains were discovered inside the trunk of Burke's Tesla at his Hollywood Hills home, alongside chilling details involving a "burn box" and a calculated welfare check intended to deceive authorities. As the court witnessed graphic forensic evidence, Burke pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances, mutilation of human remains, and lewd acts. While the defense attempts to push back against these gruesome findings, the prosecution's case highlights a…Open
A high-profile defense attorney says D4vd's legal team may try to shift attention toward the victim as the murder case moves forward.
On "Jesse Weber Live: There are big developments in three big cases we've been following. First, now that a judge has ruled that singer D4vd will stand trial in the alleged killing of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, what's the prosecution's next move? Defense highlighted what they claimed were big gaps in their case. Does the prosecution have evidence we haven't seen yet? We're talking exclusively with the man spearheading this case: L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Then, mystery still surrounds the death of Nolan Wells. But now, his mother is taking legal action to get access to his social media accounts, looking for information about his final moments from companies like WhatsApp and TikTok. What could she find out? And, almost six…
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says his office is preparing for the arraignment and murder trial of the singer D4vd but would consider plea offers from the accused killer of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. “Until and unless an offer is made that we think comports with the evidence and obtains the justice for the Hernandez family, we will be proceeding to go to trial,” Hochman exclusively tells “Jesse Weber Live.” "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
The preliminary hearing gave the defense its first look at prosecutors' DNA and digital evidence.