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D4vd's lawyers withdraw from case in teen's murder; singer now being represented by public defender

The sudden shift from celebrity lawyers to a public defender has thrust singer D4vd into the spotlight of a teen murder case.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 07:08 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026 at 00:03 UTC

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Source diversity sample: ABC7 New York · Yahoo · KTLA · yahoo.com · Yahoo News Canada · Rolling Stone.

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📍 How it ended

The singer D4vd's private legal team withdrew from the case involving the murder of a 14-year-old, and a public defender took over representation. D4vd pleaded not guilty and was set for arraignment as the case moved toward trial.

Epilogue added 16h ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

Rolling Stone later confirmed that the defendant entered a not‑guilty plea, noting the case is moving toward trial. Yahoo articles added that the arraignment is set for the upcoming Monday and highlighted the singer’s financial strain, including a property sale by his father.

These pieces expanded the timeline and personal context surrounding the litigation. KTLA focused on the arraignment schedule, while Yahoo Canada described the withdrawing attorneys as “celebrity lawyers,” a phrasing not used by other outlets.

Despite differing descriptors, all sources agree a public defender now handles the defense and the defendant awaits a Monday court appearance.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (71% supported) Updated 1d ago.

Questions people are asking

Why did the original lawyers withdraw?

Coverage does not specify a reason for the withdrawal.

Who is representing the singer now?

A court‑appointed public defender is handling the defense.

What is the next step in the legal process?

An arraignment is scheduled for Monday, and a trial has not yet been set.

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D4vd Celeste Rivas Hernandez murder public defender KTLA

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