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Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Singer D4vd will stand trial for the killing of a teenager.
A local judge has made a ruling in a high-profile case. Singer D4vd will stand trial for the killing of a teenager. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was also dismembered.
The ruling was made on Monday, determining that there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial. Details of the case are available from the source. Further information on the ruling and the case against D4vd can be found through ABC7 Los Angeles .
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A local judge has made a ruling in a high-profile case. Singer D4vd will stand trial for the killing of a teenager. The victim, 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was also dismembered. The ruling…
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