{
  "id": 4694410,
  "title": "D4vd’s private lawyers withdraw from case: Why did he switch to a public defender?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/d4vds-private-lawyers-withdraw-from-case-why-did-he-switch-to-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T18:25:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/d4vds-private-lawyers-withdraw-from-murder-case-as-public-defender-takes-over-his-legal-representation/articleshow/133660730.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "D4vd’s private attorneys have withdrawn from representing him in the murder case involving 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. During an August 31, 2026 hearing, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office was appointed as his new legal team. Burke has pleaded not guilty, remains jailed without bail and faces multiple charges. After a July preliminary hearing found enough evidence for trial,…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}