Family of killed teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
The parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez are seeking the death penalty for D4vd if he is found guilty of her murder. They allege that D4vd, an adult in a position of authority, exercised undue influence over the minor Rivas Hernandez, exchanging thousands of texts and having sexual relations with her over 16 months.

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AI-generatedThe parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez are seeking the death penalty for D4vd if he is found guilty of her murder. They allege that D4vd, an adult in a position of authority, exercised undue influence over the minor Rivas Hernandez, exchanging thousands of texts and having sexual relations with her over 16 months. The parents claim D4vd killed Rivas Hernandez at his Hollywood Hills home when she threatened to expose their relationship, allegedly sending a message stating he would end her career and life. The lawsuit also names D4vd's companies, managers, mother, and a security guard, alleging they enabled him to isolate Rivas Hernandez. A judge previously found probable cause for D4vd to stand trial for murder, and the district attorney is considering seeking the death penalty.
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5 extractedA judge found probable cause for Burke to stand trial on the murder charge.
The district attorney is weighing whether to seek the death penalty.
The lawsuit names Burke's companies, managers, mother, and a security guard, alleging they enabled Burke to isolate the victim.
Burke allegedly killed the teenager at his home when she threatened to reveal their relationship.
The parents claim the pair exchanged almost 10,000 texts and had sex several times over 16 months.