D4vd prosecutor outlines first-degree murder and sex crime charges in preliminary hearing
The Reuters clip shows a prosecutor during a preliminary hearing stating intent to hold singer D4vd (David Anthony Burke) to answer for three felony counts in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Charges include first-degree murder with special circumstances, lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, and mutilation of human remains; the statement notes possible life without parole or death penalty eligibility, with the death penalty decision pending. The segment is brief and consists almost entirely of the prosecutor's courtroom remarks. Sourcing relies on direct audio from the hearing; no additional guests, graphics, or analysis appear in the provided transcript. The clip aligns with multi-day preliminary hearing coverage from other outlets.
Source: Reuters