In brief
A Los Angeles judge has ordered that D4vd, a rising American singer, will face a murder trial over the death of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The decision came after a five‑day preliminary hearing in which prosecutors interrogated a dozen witnesses and presented photographic evidence linking the artist to the murder scene. North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil reported from inside the courtroom. The case now moves forward to a full trial.
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that American singer D4vd will face a murder trial following the death of 14‑year‑old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
+The preliminary hearing spanned five days, with prosecutors calling a dozen witnesses and presenting photographic evidence that linked the artist to the crime scene.
+North America correspondent Shaimaa Khalil was in the courtroom, providing on‑site coverage of the case.
+For full details on the trial, read more here here.
