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D4vd hearing Day 2: Testimony continues in preliminary hearing for brutal murder of IE teen
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kelli Johnson , FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
Day 2 of the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd resumes Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expects over 10 witnesses to testify across 3 to 5 days as prosecutors work to establish probable cause.
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Key takeaway LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expects over 10 witnesses to testify across 3 to 5 days as prosecutors work to establish probable cause.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The ongoing preliminary hearing for D4vd in downtown Los Angeles will have residents closely watching the proceedings, particularly those in the community where the victim, an Inland Empire teen, had ties. As the prosecution calls over 10 witnesses to the stand, the focus will be on establishing a clear timeline of events surrounding the brutal murder. The fact that the hearing is expected to span several days suggests a complex case with multiple factors at play. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's involvement underscores the gravity of the crime, and the community will be looking to him to ensure justice is served. As the hearing continues, Angelenos will be waiting to see how the evidence presented will impact the case and what implications it may have for the local community, particularly in terms of public safety and the handling of similar crimes in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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What is this story about? Day 2 of the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd resumes Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expects over 10 witnesses to testify across 3 to 5 days as prosecutors work to establish probable cause.
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) and curated for The Los Angeles readers.
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