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D4vd pleads not guilty in Celeste Hernandez murder case; will be represented by public defender
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tony Kurzweil and Jeremy Tanner , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· August 31, 2026
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Key points The charges include murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The musician, known as D4vd, will now be represented by a public defender.
A musician has entered a plea of not guilty to serious charges. The charges include murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The musician, known as D4vd, will now be represented by a public defender. This change in representation occurred after the musician's previous lawyers were lost.
Further details about the case and the hearing are available from the source. The musician's new not guilty plea was entered at a recent hearing.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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