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Prosecutors Allege D4vd Had Child Pornography On His Phone

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Prosecutors allege D4vd, the singer who's accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, possessed child pornography on his phone. D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, appeared in court on Thursday, April 23, to check on the status of his upcoming preliminary hearing. During the proceedings, prosecutors told the court that police went through Burke's iPhone and discovered a significant amount of child porn, per TMZ. They did not confirm whether the images on his phone were of the teenage victim. The case is ongoing, and Burke's preliminary hearing is set to take place soon. The allegations against Burke are serious and carry significant penalties, including potential prison time and registration as a sex offender. The case has garnered significant attention and public outcry, with many calling for justice for the victim and her family.

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Prosecutors Allege D4vd Had Child Pornography On His Phone

Media Coverage · April 24, 2026

Prosecutors allege that D4vd, a singer accused of killing a 14-year-old girl, had a significant amount of child pornography on his phone. This claim was made during a court appearance on April 23. The discovery was reportedly made by police who searched D4vd's iPhone.

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Key Issues

  • Child pornography
  • D4vd
  • Celeste Rivas Hernandez
  • Preliminary hearing
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Media Coverage April 24, 2026

Prosecutors Allege D4vd Had Child Pornography On His Phone

Prosecutors allege that D4vd, a singer accused of killing a 14-year-old girl, had a significant amount of child pornography on his phone. This claim was made during a court appearance on April 23. The discovery was reportedly made by police who searched D4vd's iPhone.

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