Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of teenage girl

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A courtroom sketch of David Burke, a musician known professionally as D4vD, as seen on July 21, 2026.https://i.cbc.ca/ais/1fcee184-25f2-4a07-a801-d38241ca8251,1785199327002/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C272%2C6000%2C3375%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="In this courtroom sketch, David Anthony Burke, who is known as D4vd, is seen in court Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Bill Robles via AP)" width="620" />

A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who authorities said had threatened to expose their relationship and crater the indie-pop singer's rising career just a few days before his debut album dropped.

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