D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, now has a different legal team handling the murder case against him. At an August 31, 2026 hearing, his private attorneys were allowed to step away from representing him, and the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office was appointed in their place. Burke confirmed the change in court and pleaded not guilty again. The move comes after months of high-profile proceedings surrounding the death of 14-year-old Celeste Abigail Rivas Hernandez. The singer remains in custody without bail while the case moves forward. A judge had already found enough evidence for the charges to proceed after a roughly five-day preliminary hearing in July. His next hearing is scheduled for October 2026. The shift in representation also marks a major change from the earlier stage of the case, when Burke was represented by private attorneys including Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter.
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