The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez has publicly questioned the court-appointed legal representation of American singer D4vd. Following an arraignment hearing on 31 August 2026, attorney Patrick Steinfeld, speaking on behalf of the grieving family, publicly disputed the performer's eligibility for public defence funding.
The musician, born David Anthony Burke, was granted representation by the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office. In response to the controversy, the Public Defender's Office stated that it had conducted a thorough financial evaluation and concluded that Burke was fully eligible for their services.
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