Singer D4vd, 21, changes legal representation in his murder case and appears in Los Angeles court seeking public defenders. Multiple outlets report that his private “celebrity” legal team withdraws, and he instead selects lawyers from the Los Angeles County public defender’s office. D4vd is accused in the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and has pleaded not guilty.
The coverage focuses on how abruptly the switch occurs and the courtroom impact. NBC and BBC describe the withdrawal as sudden, with D4vd informing the court that he will be represented by public defenders. The Los Angeles Times similarly says he drops private attorneys after being represented for months. Variety and the New York Post emphasize the change in attorneys and D4vd’s appearance in court.
While outlets generally agree on the change in representation and the allegations, the New York Post adds an explanation that he apparently runs out of money, which is not echoed in the other reports. Other sources simply describe the decision to proceed with public defenders and the status of the case.
