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Singer D4vd loses prominent lawyers defending him in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points He faces charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A court hearing brought changes to the defense team of singer David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd.
A court hearing brought changes to the defense team of singer David Anthony Burke, also known as D4vd. He faces charges related to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The judge allowed his previous lawyers to withdraw after determining he qualified for a court-appointed attorney.
His former lawyers, including Blair Berk, will no longer represent him. A new lawyer from the public defender's office has taken over the case. Further details about the case and the change in lawyers are available, but specific reasons for the withdrawal have not been disclosed.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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