A prosecutor involved in the criminal case against singer D4vd has shared a brief update on the family of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas as legal proceedings continue in the high-profile murder case.
Speaking to TMZ, prosecutor Beth Silverman said the teenager’s loved ones are coping as best they can while awaiting the next stage of the case. “They’re doing as well as possible, thanks for asking,” Silverman said before declining to discuss what justice would look like for the family.
Court hearing focuses on procedural matters
The latest status hearing was brief and centered on courtroom logistics rather than evidence or testimony.
According to TMZ, the judge approved an additional defense attorney to join D4vd’s legal team at counsel table. The court also stated that any objections regarding the defendant being shackled during future proceedings must be submitted through a written motion before the preliminary hearing.
No new rulings were made regarding the criminal charges during the session.
D4vd was arrested in April and has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. Prosecutors are seeking to prove the allegations in court, while the defense continues to contest the case.
Authorities allege that Celeste Rivas was killed in April 2025 after threatening to reveal an alleged relationship that prosecutors claim could have damaged the singer’s career. Court filings further allege that investigators recovered evidence showing purchases of items including chainsaws, a body bag, and a portable incinerator before the discovery of the victim’s remains.
Prosecutors have also alleged in previous court hearings that investigators found a “significant amount” of child sexual abuse material on the defendant’s phone. These allegations remain part of the ongoing criminal proceedings and have not yet been proven in court.
The case is expected to return to court for a preliminary hearing, where prosecutors will begin presenting evidence supporting the charges.
