News · 28 July 2026

US singer D4vd to stand trial for teen's murder

A Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that US musician D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, will go on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke killed the teen after she threatened to expose their relationship and ruin his music career. Burke, 21, has entered a not guilty plea to charges that encompass first-degree murder and child sexual abuse.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 July 2026 at 13:53

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