Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that singer D4vd must stand trial in the murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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The brief
A judge has determined there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial in the murder case against singer D4vd. The legal proceedings concern the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Coverage from CNN, The New York Times, and The Hollywood Reporter emphasizes the judge's ruling to move forward with the trial. Reports from PBS and ABC News highlight that final text messages sent from the victim to the singer were presented in court during the hearing.
Future developments will center on the trial proceedings following the judge's decision that the case can move forward.
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Quick answers
Who is the defendant in this case?
The defendant is the singer D4vd.
Who was the victim in the case?
The victim was 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
What evidence was recently highlighted in court?
According to PBS and ABC News, final text messages from the victim to D4vd were shown in court.
Coverage (7)
- Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl CBC · 1h ago
- D4vd Ordered to Stand Trial in Celeste Rivas Hernandez Case LAmag · 4h ago
- Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing PBS · 4h ago
- D4vd Murder Case Can Go to Trial, Judge Rules The New York Times · 4h ago
- Los Angeles judge rules there’s enough evidence to go to trial in singer d4vd’s murder case CNN · 4h ago
- D4vd Murder Case Will Go to Trial, Judge Rules The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago
- Final texts from 14-year-old girl to singer D4vd shown in court at hearing on her killing ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 4h ago
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