Singer D4vd had 'significant amount' of child sex abuse images when arrested, prosecutors say
The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
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""Celeste was a beautiful, strong girl who loved to sing and dance. Every Friday night was movie night and we spent wonderful times together.""
— Mercedes Martinez , Other
""We love her very much and she always told us that she loved us. We miss her deeply. All we want is Justice for Celeste.""
— Mercedes Martinez , Other
"Police amassed '40 terabytes' of digital evidence in the case, which has made uploading and transmitting materials to the defense difficult."
— Beth Silverman , Other
"The defense might want to put the D.A. on their heels if they feel for some reason there was a rush to make an arrest."
— Joshua Ritter , Other
"Yes, ma'am."
— D4vd , Celebrity
"After several months, I am grateful this information can now be released, not only to the public, but also to the grieving family enduring loss."
— Dr. Odey Ukpo , Other
"The Rivas Hernandez family is absolutely devastated by the findings contained in the Medical Examiner’s Report involving the horrible and gruesome death of their beloved daughter."
— Patrick Steinfeld , Other
"These findings have caused profound emotional pain for the family."
— Patrick Steinfeld , Other
"They respectfully ask for privacy, understanding, and patience as they process this information."
— Patrick Steinfeld , Other
"I cannot turn that type of materials over."
— Beth Silverman , Other
"His attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to 'vigorously defend' him."
— D4vd , Celebrity
Key People
Beth Silverman is a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County involved in the prosecution of David Anthony Burke.
Blair Berk is the attorney representing David Anthony Burke.
Celeste Rivas is the victim connected to the murder case involving D4vd.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez was a 14-year-old girl whose remains were found in D4vd's car.
D4vd, born David Burke, is a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident and singer known for the song 'Romantic Homicide'.
David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, is a charged singer facing multiple criminal charges.
Chief Medical Examiner who discussed the case.
Jesus Rivas is the father of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Jim McDonnell is the Los Angeles police chief who commented on the case.
Joshua Ritter is a former prosecutor in Los Angeles County providing commentary on the legal proceedings.
Mercedes Martinez is the mother of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Nathan Hochman is the Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Steinfeld is the attorney representing Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family.
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The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.
Prosecutors revealed that singer D4vd possessed a significant amount of child sex abuse images on his iCloud storage account during a court hearing concerning the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Los Angeles County prosecutors stated that singer D4vd's cellphone contained a significant amount of child pornography during a court appearance related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd had a significant amount of child pornography on his iCloud account during the investigation into the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors revealed that a search of singer D4vd's iPhone uncovered a significant amount of child pornography during the investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors revealed that singer D4vd's cellphone contained a significant amount of child pornography during a court proceeding related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Los Angeles prosecutors disclosed that singer D4vd's iPhone contained a significant amount of disturbing child sex abuse images during a court hearing related to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Prosecutors allege that singer D4vd's iPhone contained a significant amount of child pornography, as revealed during a court hearing concerning the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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