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D4vd thrown in segregation after suddenly moving jails following 14-year-old rape, murder charges

Nypost · · 382 words · By Zain Khan
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“D4vd has been transferred to a new jail and segregated from other inmates due to his high profile after being accused of murdering and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.”
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Multiple web search results report that D4vd was transferred to a new jail and segregated due to accusations related to the murder and sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl. This is supported by multiple independent web search snippets.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American singer-songwriter D4vd has released one studio album, two extended plays (EPs), thirty-one singles, two promotional singles, and fifteen music videos. Born in Queens, New York City, and raise…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd_discography
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Here with Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd, released on September 22, 2022. The song gained popularity on the social media platform TikTok and became his second most successful track,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Here_with_Me_(D4vd_song)
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“The singer, real name David Burke, was moved to the Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail just before 10 p.m. Monday following his arraignment, where he pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, sex with a minor and more charges related to the death of Celeste Rivas.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that David Burke pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles on Monday after being charged with first-degree murder, sex with a minor, and charges related to Celeste Rivas' death. One source specifies the move to the Los Angeles County Men's Central Jail.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco. On December 7, 1987, the British Aerospace 146-200A, registration N350PS, was intent…
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“Once at the jail, he was separated from other inmates for being a “noteworthy” prisoner and will spend time his time in custody alone, TMZ reported.”
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Two separate web search results attribute the claim that D4vd was separated from other inmates because he was a 'noteworthy' prisoner to TMZ. This constitutes corroboration from multiple sources reporting the same detail.
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web search NEUTRAL — D4vd is getting cozy in a new jail cell -- he was transferred to the L.A County Men's Central Jail just before 10 PM Monday evening, TMZ has learned.
https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/21/d4vd-transferred-to-la-county…
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web search NEUTRAL — One at the jail, he was separated from other inmates for being a "noteworthy" prisoner and will spend time his time in custody alone, TMZ reported.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/d4vd-segregated-in-jai…
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web search NEUTRAL — D4vd has officially traded in his luxury Hollywood Hills home for an ugly jail cell. The 21-year-old singer was booked into the LAPD 77th Street Station Jail at 10:12 PM Thursday after detectives ...
https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/17/d4vd-booked-in-los-angeles-ja…
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“Prosecutors allege the 21-year-old musician killed Rivas with a “sharp instrument” after she threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship, which authorities say could have damaged his career and implicated him in a criminal investigation.”
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Multiple web search results allege that prosecutors claim the 21-year-old musician killed Rivas with a 'sharp instrument' after she threatened to expose their alleged sexual relationship. This detail is consistently reported across different web search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred. July 4, 2026, will be the 250th anniversary of the signin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — David Anthony Burke (born March 28, 2005), known professionally as D4vd, is an American singer-songwriter. Born in New York City and raised in Houston, Texas, Burke began composing music in 2021 for h…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4vd
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Burke, a musician …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Celeste_Rivas_Herna…
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“Burke then allegedly dismembered the teen’s body and placed her remains into two bags, which were later found in his Tesla months after the killing, according to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.”
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Multiple web search results attribute the allegation that Burke dismembered the body and placed remains in two bags found in his Tesla to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. This specific detail is reported by multiple sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The District Attorney of Los Angeles County is in charge of the office that prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within Los Angeles County, California, United States. The current distr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nathan Joseph Hochman (born November 26, 1963) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County since 2024. Hochman is a former federal prosecu…
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“He has been charged with first-degree murder with special circumstances, including lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and killing a witness tied to an investigation.”
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Multiple web search results list the special circumstances charges against David Burke, including first-degree murder with special circumstances of lying in wait, murder for financial gain, and murder of a witness.
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web search NEUTRAL — On September 8, 2025, the remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez were discovered in Los Angeles, California, inside the front trunk of an impounded Tesla registered to David Anthony Burke, a m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Celeste_Rivas_Hernand…
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web search NEUTRAL — Nathan J. Hochman, the Los Angeles County district attorney, said D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, will be charged with first-degree murder with the special circumstances of lying in wait ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/arts/music/d4vd-murder-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — The criminal complaint also includes special circumstance allegations of murder of a witness, murder for financial gain and lying in wait as well as a special allegation that Burke personally used a d…
https://da.lacounty.gov/media/news/singer-d4vd-charged-capit…
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“Prosecutors say the “witness” charges stems from Rivas’ role in the underlying sexual misconduct investigation.”
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Only the web search results mention that the 'witness' charges relate to Rivas' role in an underlying sexual misconduct investigation. While this detail is present in the evidence, it is not corroborated by a second independent source, making it single-source based on the provided evidence set.
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“Additional charges against Burke include lewd and lascivious acts involving a child under 14 and mutilation of human remains.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that additional charges against Burke include lewd and lascivious acts involving a child under 14 and mutilation of human remains. This is reported by several independent sources.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Arleigh Burke class of guided-missile destroyers (DDGs) is a United States Navy class of destroyers centered on the Aegis Combat System and the SPY-1D multifunction passive electronically scanned …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "One More Dance" is a song by American singer-songwriter D4vd. It was released on February 7, 2025, as the second single from his debut studio album, Withered, under Darkroom and Interscope Records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_More_Dance_(D4vd_song)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), named for Admiral Arleigh A. Burke, USN (1901–1996), is the lead ship of the Arleigh Burke class of Aegis guided missile destroyer. She is of the Flight I variant. She was …
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“He faces life in prison.”
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The claim that David Burke faces life in prison is stated in one cross-reference source (Krdo). While this is a serious allegation, no other independent source corroborates the specific sentence of 'life in prison' to confirm it as a widely reported fact.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — The 21-year-old singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted, LA County District Attorney Nathan Ho…
https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2026/04/20…
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“During his arraignment Monday, Burke remained silent and largely out of public view as his legal team stood in front of him, blocking him from the courtroom’s line of sight.”
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“Dressed in dark clothing and in handcuffs, he did not address the court as his attorneys entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.”
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“The hearing took place shortly after the charges were formally announced.”
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“Family members of the victim, including Rivas’ parents — Jesus Rivas and Mercedes Martinez, as well as her sister, Jennifer Martinez Hernandez — were present in the courtroom.”
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““We are disappointed but not surprised that the District Attorney made this decision. David’s family stands behind him 100%,” his family said in a statement provided through their attorney, Kent Schaffer.”
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