Musician D4vd is now facing a lawsuit brought by the parents of the girl he is alleged to have killed, according to reports. As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Mercedes Martinez and Jesus Rivas, parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alt-pop singer D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, on Monday.
The lawsuit accuses D4vd, 21, of the horrific killing of Hernandez, mirroring a criminal murder case against him, while also claiming D4vd’s mother, bodyguard and his manager enabled him to sexually exploit the 14-year-old girl, according to TMZ, which broke the news about the filing of the lawsuit. D4vd has pleaded not guilty in his criminal case. He will have 30 days to respond to the wrongful death lawsuit.
Lawsuit Details
The new lawsuit names Josh Marshall, D4vd’s manager, Colleen Burke, D4vd’s mom, and Sheldon Jacques, D4vd’s bodyguard and says they knew or should have known about the singer’s exploitation of Hernandez and did nothing to stop it. Specifically, the lawsuit accuses Jacques of transporting Hernandez from her home to D4vd’s house, where he exploited her.
The civil complaint was filed exactly a year after Hernandez’s dismembered remains were found in a car registered to D4vd stored at a tow yard, according to Los Angeles County prosecutors. Prosecutors alleged that D4vd stabbed Hernandez to death after she threatened to make their relationship public.
Criminal Case
After the discovery of Hernandez’s body and an investigation of phone records, prosecutors charged him with murder with an aggravating factor, lewd acts with a child under 14, and mutilating a body. A court decided in July that D4vd must stand trial. He could face the death penalty, which Hernandez’s parents support, the California Post reported.
In conclusion, the lawsuit against D4vd marks a new development in the case, as the parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez seek justice for their daughter’s tragic death. The case against D4vd will continue to unfold, with the singer facing both criminal and civil charges. The outcome of the trial and the lawsuit remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – the case has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond, highlighting the importance of accountability and justice for victims of exploitation and violence.
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