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D4vd eligible for death penalty as prosecutors review Celeste Rivas murder case

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D4vd eligible for death penalty as prosecutors review Celeste Rivas murder case
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Singer D4vd, also known as David Anthony Burke, is facing trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors have stated he is legally eligible for the death penalty, though a final decision on seeking that punishment has not been made.

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The case involves a high-profile individual and raises legal questions regarding the application of the death penalty in California.

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Singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, could face the death penalty if he is found guilty in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On July 27, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office said Burke is legally eligible for the death penalty because of the charges against him. However, prosecutors have not yet decided if they will ask for that punishment. The decision will come later as the case moves forward. Burke has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him.Los Angeles prosecutors weigh death penalty as D4vd stands trial in Celeste Rivas caseD4vd has been ordered to stand trial after a judge found there is enough evidence for the case to move forward.

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