AceShowbiz - David Burke, known professionally as D4vd, remains in custody following his arrest on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. However, his legal team is vigorously contesting the legitimacy of the arrest, emphasizing that no grand jury indictment has been issued in connection with the case.

The arrest took place on Thursday, but D4vd’s attorneys—Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter—have made it clear that the charges against their client are premature and legally questionable. They issued a statement underscoring that formal charges have yet to be filed and no indictment has been returned, which calls into question the basis for the arrest.

The defense team maintains a firm stance: the evidence will demonstrate that D4vd is innocent of the allegations. “Let us be clear,” the attorneys said, “the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death.”

They highlight a crucial aspect of criminal procedure—D4vd has only been detained on suspicion, meaning the Los Angeles Police Department proceeded with his arrest without the formal grand jury process that typically precedes serious charges such as murder. This procedural detail may become central to the defense's strategy moving forward.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office responded by confirming that prosecutors are currently reviewing the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient cause to file formal charges against D4vd. This review is the next critical phase in the case and will influence the forthcoming legal proceedings.

Meanwhile, D4vd’s legal team is not only preparing to defend him vigorously against the allegations but is also challenging the legality of the arrest itself, raising questions about the timing and foundation of the police action.

The case has attracted extensive media scrutiny, with news outlets closely tracking every development related to the investigation and arrest. The discovery of Rivas Hernandez’s body intensified public interest, making the case one of the most closely followed criminal matters in Los Angeles.

According to TMZ, this statement from the defense marks the first significant legal response from D4vd’s camp since his arrest. The next hearing is scheduled for next week, during which the District Attorney’s Office is expected to present its findings on whether to proceed with formal charges against the singer.