Singer D4vd to be represented by public defender after lawyers withdraw

A 21‑year‑old singer is now being represented by a public defender in the murder trial concerning the death of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The defendant entered a plea of not guilty, and the case continues to move forward under the new court‑appointed counsel.

The change in representation follows the defendant’s decision to forgo private legal assistance, placing the public defender’s office in charge of his defense. Court filings indicate that the trial will proceed according to the scheduled docket, with further hearings set to address pre‑trial motions and evidentiary matters. The proceedings remain ongoing, and the court will determine subsequent dates for trial and related proceedings.