The legal team representing singer D4vd has issued a forceful response to Los Angeles law enforcement following their client's arrest on Thursday, emphasizing a critical procedural issue: no grand jury has indicted the artist for the alleged murder of Celeste Rivas.
In a statement provided to TMZ, attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter articulated their position clearly. "Let us be clear - 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," the legal team stated.
The attorneys highlighted what they characterize as a significant procedural irregularity in the case. "There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed," they noted. The statement continued, "David has only been detained under suspicion. We will vigorously defend David's innocence."
The Los Angeles Police Department took D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, into custody on Thursday on suspicion of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The arrest has drawn attention due to the absence of formal charges at this stage of the proceedings.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office responded with its own statement regarding the matter. According to the DA's Office, "prosecutors will review the facts and evidence to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to file charges."
The case presents a notable situation in which an individual has been arrested and detained on suspicion of a serious crime while the prosecutorial review process remains ongoing. The defense team's emphasis on the lack of indictment or criminal complaint underscores their argument that the arrest occurred without the formal charging mechanisms typically associated with such serious allegations.
The legal proceedings will now hinge on the District Attorney's review of evidence and the determination of whether sufficient grounds exist to proceed with formal charges against Burke. His attorneys have made clear their intention to mount an aggressive defense should charges be filed.