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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Singer D4vd loses private legal counsel during criminal proceedings for the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Singer D4vd, who is facing charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, lost his private legal representation during a court hearing on Monday. During the same proceeding, the defendant entered a new plea of not guilty to charges of killing, sexual abuse, and dismemberment.

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Why It Matters

The change in legal representation impacts the defendant's ability to mount a defense in a high-profile criminal case involving serious felony charges.

Key Facts

  • D4vd is charged with killing, sexually abusing, and dismembering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
  • The defendant entered a new plea of not guilty during a hearing on Monday.
  • The defendant's high-profile private lawyers were removed from the case during the Monday hearing.

Who's Mentioned

personNathan Hochman“District Attorney”organizationLos Angeles County Public Defender's Office“Current legal representation for defendant”personD4vd“The defendant in the criminal case.”personDavid Anthony Burke“Defendant, also known as D4vd”locationLos Angeles“Location of the court hearing.”personBlair Berk“Former private defense attorney”personWalid Kandeel“Deputy Public Defender”personCeleste Rivas Hernandez“Victim”personCharlaine F. Olmedo“Judge”