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Fame Under Fire

Fame Under Fire

D4vd on trial, Witnesses to take the stand

18 June 2026

Available for over a year

The timetable in the criminal case against D4vd has changed following the latest court hearing.

David Anthony Burke has pleaded not guilty to all charges relating to the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The preliminary hearing, where prosecutors seek to establish probable cause, has been delayed.

The hearing is also expected to include witness scheduling, meaning testimony could form part of the proceedings before any trial begins. The delay pushes back the wider court process while prosecutors and defence lawyers continue preparing their cases.

Host: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty

Series Producer: Louise Clarke

Senior Impact Producer: Melanie Stewart Smith

Digital Journalist: Daniel Raza

Researcher: Helena Warwick-Cross

Production coordinator: Phoebe Lomas

Technical Producer: Cameron Ward

Editor: Clare Fordham

Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland

Assistant Commissioner: Chris Walsh-Heron

Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts