Defense lawyers for singer D4vd withdraw from murder case
Summary
Singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, has new lawyers after his previous private defense team withdrew from his murder case. He pleaded not guilty to charges including murder and abuse related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.Key Facts
- D4vd’s private defense lawyers withdrew during a court hearing where he entered a not guilty plea.
- He is charged with killing, sexually abusing, and dismembering a 14-year-old girl.
- New defense counsel comes from the Los Angeles public defender’s office after a financial review deemed him eligible.
- The judge required a plea at the hearing and scheduled a follow-up meeting but no trial date yet.
- Prosecutors are deciding whether to seek the death penalty.
- The victim’s body was found in Burke’s car months after her disappearance.
- Authorities say Burke stabbed her after she threatened to expose abuse.
- Prosecutors claim they have strong evidence, while defense lawyers say it is not enough.
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