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D4vd legal team abruptly withdraws, singer taps public defender for murder trial
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Singer David Burke, known as D4vd, dismissed his private legal team and chose to be represented by public defenders in his murder case involving the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
- The decision was announced unexpectedly during a pre-trial hearing in Los Angeles, where Burke confirmed his wish to have public defenders represent him.
- Judge Charlaine Olmedo entered not guilty pleas on Burke's behalf and scheduled the next court date for October 19, denying a request to continue the arraignment.
- Burke’s former attorneys expressed support for him and confidence in the public defenders, while the Public Defender’s Office extended condolences to the victim’s family and emphasized their commitment to providing a thorough defense.
- Burke was arrested in April after Hernandez’s remains were found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla, with evidence including text messages revealing a complex relationship between the two.
