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Those present in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday for D4vd's preliminary hearing were forced to see graphic and disturbing photos of his alleged victim's mutilated and decomposed corpse. The singer, whose real name is David Burke, is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez before allegedly cutting up her body and leaving it in the trunk of his Tesla. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and NBCLA reporter Julia Deng discuss the gallery's reaction to the gruesome testimony, as well as how the accused killer himself responded.

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David Burke, a singer/songwriter better known by the moniker D4vd, sat silently in a Los Angeles courtroom Thursday as prosecutors laid out potentially damning evidence they hope to use at an eventual trial. The "Romantic Homicide" singer is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with whom he's accused of being in an illegal sexual relationship. It will be up to a judge to decide if the state has provided enough evidence against D4vd for the case to proceed. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and NBCLA reporter Julia Deng analyze what happened during day three's morning session.<...

During the second day of a preliminary hearing, singer David Burke, known by the moniker D4vd, listened as prosecutors called investigators and criminologists to the stand. Los Angeles County officials have accused D4vd of killing a teen girl with whom he'd allegedly been in a sexual relationship. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber discusses the very latest on what happened inside the courtroom from NBCLA reporter Julia Deng.

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Tuesday marked the beginning of a long-awaited preliminary hearing that's expected to last several days in Los Angeles. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who he was allegedly in an illegal sexual relationship with. At the end of the hearing, the judge will determine if the prosecution has presented enough evidence to take the case to trial. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber got the inside scoop on what happened inside the courtroom from NBCLA reporter Julia Deng.

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Self-described misogynistic social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate find themselves in federal custody in Miami, Florida, facing a massive wave of dozens of new charges, including rape, human trafficking, and sexual exploitation, brought by authorities in the UK. As prosecutors push for the brothers to be extradited across the Atlantic, their legal team is pushing back against what they call an egregious abuse of authority. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has all the details.

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Brianna Moore is seen giggling in a Florida courtroom after she was released from jail this week on a $262,500 cash bond. The 21-year-old faces several charges including aggravated manslaughter in the death of her infant child in 2024 — after she allegedly gave birth in her college dorm bathroom and threw the infant’s body in a trash can. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks through the arguments surrounding Moore’s recent bond hearing and the disturbing details of her case ahead of trial scheduled for this November.

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The investigation into the tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Jackson County, Mississippi, has entered a critical new phase as prosecutors prepare to potentially present the case to a grand jury. Newly released GPS data and chilling dispatch audio from the boat have raised pressing questions about the timeline surrounding the young college football player's final hours. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest evidence and what this grand jury review means for the case alongside criminal defense and civil rights attorney Tyler Bailey.

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Travis Scott is facing a new lawsuit over allegations that he attacked and threatened crew members during a wild yacht trip in Miami, Florida. The complaint, filed by yacht workers Adrian Frometa, John Steve Holguin, and Mirnesa Hasanovic, details a chaotic altercation where Scott allegedly struck the captain and trapped crew members inside the vessel. Join Law&Crime's Jesse Weber as he breaks down the lawsuit's causes of action and analyzes police bodycam footage from the incident.

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When 18-year-old football player Nolan Wells was found dead on Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi, authorities suspected a tragic drowning. But a viral video and conflicting stories have raised serious questions about his final moments. While attorney Ben Crump points to a potential altercation, a close friend of Wells is speaking out to push back against the rumors and clear his group's name. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments in the investigation alongside retired detective and law enforcement instructor Matt Irvine.

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Newly unsealed documents reveal that secret investigative grand juries met multiple times in Los Angeles regarding the horrific murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Singer/songwriter D4vd is accused of killing her and leaving her dismembered remains in a Tesla. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber and criminal defense attorney John Day explore what these hidden proceedings mean for the case and how the unsealed transcripts could impact the upcoming preliminary hearing.

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A high-profile preliminary hearing is underway to determine if 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial for the shocking sniper-style assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. As prosecutors present chilling evidence, questions loom about courtroom transparency and the looming threat of the death penalty. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by litigator Rich Schoenstein to break down the most explosive moments from the courtroom and analyze what lies ahead for the defense.

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A holiday boat trip turns into a devastating mystery after 18-year-old college athlete Nolan Wells is found dead on the shores of Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi. As his family demands answers and hires prominent attorney Ben Crump for an independent autopsy, rumors swirl regarding the final hours Wells spent with his friends before being left behind. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with civil rights attorney Joe Richardson to break down the latest law enforcement updates and investigate the growing national scrutiny surrounding the case.

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David Sommer, 51, is behind bars in Sarasota County, Florida, accused of using his position as a choir teacher to allegedly prey on at least one female student. The teen's parents discovered entries about Sommer in their daughter's diary, which kicked off a quick-moving investigation into the two's communications and alleged sexual contact. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a look at bodyworn camera footage of Sommer's arrest and analyzes the evidence against him with civil litigation attorney Chris Klotz.

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A July 4th boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi turned tragic after 18-year-old student-athlete Nolan Wells went missing. A body believed to be his was later discovered. Investigators are now searching for answers regarding what happened out on the water and why the young wide receiver never returned to shore with his friends. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the details of this devastating death investigation alongside Brian Trascher, the vice president of the United Cajun Navy, who actively participated in the search.

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YouTuber Ben Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," recently appeared in a Utah court in connection with his viral investigation into a missing Star Wars LEGO collection. The chaotic dispute involving original owner Bryan Mansell and store managers Joshua Johnson and Brandon Best started at a Bricks & Minifigs store in Salem, Oregon, before escalating into allegations of stalking and trespass. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down what happened during the latest hearing and dives into the wild backstory that led to the creator's arrest.

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Online models can make some serious money if they gain a large following - and a quick way to do that is by going viral. But with great influence comes with great responsibility, and one viral moment could also break your career. From DUI incidents to homicide investigations - Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber walks us through seven arrests caught on police bodycam — where aspiring influencers, OnlyFans creators, and Instagram models learned the hard way that the law doesn’t like or subscribe to criminal behavior.

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New video evidence and federal court filings out of Dallas, Texas, allege that rapper Pooh Shiesty held record executive Gucci Mane at gunpoint in a brazen plot to force his release from a music contract. While prosecutors reveal shocking claims of pretrial misconduct to keep the rapper behind bars, the defense argues that the core of the government's case is flawed. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest twists in this high-profile federal case alongside former Pooh Shiesty defense attorney Bradford Cohen.

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Could the CIA really have been pulling the strings behind some of history's most notorious incidents? And are these dark operations continuing well into the modern day? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down a bombshell congressional hearing on Capitol Hill exploring shocking testimonies connecting clandestine mind-control experiments to figures like Charles Manson and Jack Ruby, as well as victims like biochemist Frank Olson and three-year-old Chere Jo Horton.

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When Melissa Casias, an administrative assistant at the highly secretive Los Alamos National Laboratory, vanished without a trace, she left behind a trail of bizarre clues, including her personal belongings and a completely wiped cell phone. After her skeletonized remains were recently discovered by a hiker in a New Mexico national forest, her grieving family reportedly uncovered shocking new evidence at the scene that completely upends the initial investigation. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with the family's attorney, David Adams, and Los Angeles Magazine contributor and true crime reporter Lauren Conlin to break down what these disturbing new...

After 21-year-old combat medic Saria Barney was found dead inside an Alaska storm drain, her new husband, US Army soldier Zarrius Hildabrand, went on trial for her murder. The proceedings took a shocking turn when the defendant took the stand himself, leading to a grueling cross-examination over his bizarre behavior and ever-shifting story about what happened to his wife. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the stunning verdict and sits down for an exclusive interview with the victim's mother, Meredith Barney, to discuss the emotional aftermath of the trial.

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A late-night fast-food order has turned into a nightmare. An Arby's manager in Broken Bow, Oklahoma is accused of intentionally contaminating a customer's meal. The suspect, Amanda M. Hendricks, allegedly spat into the food and infected victim Jennica Church with an incurable virus. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber unpacks the devastating surveillance footage, an alleged confession, and the intense legal fallout impacting an entire family.

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Five months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Arizona, shocking new details have emerged surrounding conflicting ransom notes sent to local media. While investigators race to track down the mysterious masked intruder captured on doorbell footage, new questions arise about a bizarre cryptocurrency tactic used by federal authorities. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest investigative updates alongside Daniel Brunner, a former FBI Special Agent, Crisis Management expert, and FBI SWAT Tactical Operations Team Leader.

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The investigation into the tragic rope-jumping death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas in Brazil has intensified following shocking allegations of destroyed evidence and deleted digital data. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest developments in the case alongside Brazilian criminal defense attorney Adrielli Barca.

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In St. Petersburg, Florida, a horrifying nightmare unfolded after 16-year-old Miranda Corsette disappeared. Shocking police interrogation footage reveals how prime suspect Steven Gress casually detailed the teenager's final days while attempting to shift the ultimate blame onto his girlfriend and co-defendant, Michelle Brandes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the chilling confession, the disturbing alleged motive behind the crime, and how these revelations could impact the upcoming capital murder trials.

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From chilling confessions to exasperating denials, take a look inside the interrogation rooms and bodycam footage of five shocking criminal cases. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down unforgettable moments where everyday individuals allegedly turned into cold-blooded killers.

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The tragic death of 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who plunged 130 feet during a rope jumping incident at an abandoned bridge in Limeira, Brazil, has sparked international outrage. Three instructors have been arrested and charged with homicide with eventual intent amid stunning claims that the young woman was tossed off the platform without being attached to any safety ropes. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by Matt Lawrence, the director of Bungee Consultants International, to analyze the catastrophic safety failures and potential red flags surrounding this informal operation

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David Anthony Burke, the singer better known as D4vd, appeared in court Wednesday for a status conference ahead of his preliminary hearing. D4vd is accused of killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who he was allegedly in an illegal sexual relationship with. But as his prelim continues to be pushed back, the singer appears to be slowly deteriorating behind bars. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber got all the details from inside the courtroom from reporter Julia Deng.

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A rope-jumping excursion at the abandoned Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, Brazil, turned fatal when 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was allegedly thrown off the 130-foot structure without being attached to a safety rope. Three instructors have since been arrested and face criminal charges. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking footage and ongoing investigation with Brazilian criminal defense attorney Adrielli Barca.

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What started as a private dispute between two of the highest-ranking officials in Wicomico County, Maryland, has exploded into a public fiasco. County Executive Julie Giordano is firing back against persistent rumors that nude photos of her were sent to a local sheriff’s deputy, while Sheriff Mike Lewis claims an official investigation could lead to further embarrassment for Giordano. Could this political scandal trigger serious criminal or civil legal consequences for those involved? Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the bombshell letters and the legal reality of revenge porn with trial and victim's rights attorney Daniel Szalkiewicz.

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The viral and complex legal battle over a high-valued Star Wars LEGO collection in Salem, Oregon, took a dramatic turn as YouTuber Ben "Reckless Ben" Schneider faces criminal charges and a massive civil lawsuit from Bricks & Minifigs corporate. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with litigator Rich Schoenstein to dissect the multi-layered legal issues, the newly issued temporary restraining order, and what comes next in this wild social media controversy.

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A high-stakes legal battle has effectively silenced YouTuber Benjamin Schneider, known as "Reckless Ben," after his investigation into a missing, high-value Star Wars LEGO collection led to a series of arrests by local police in American Fork, Utah. However, a stunning update from independent internet detective Coffeezilla exposes fresh twists in the case, including a hidden U-Haul truck, heavily disputed inventory records, and a massive $1.3 million corporate lawsuit filed against the alleged victim. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the latest findings and the public outcry shaking up the small Utah community.

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The House Oversight Committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein saga continues on Capitol Hill, where Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently faced intense, closed-door questioning about his past connections to the deceased financier. While Gates maintained that he never witnessed criminal conduct or visited Epstein's private island, ranch, or Florida estate, newly unsealed emails reveal a complicated web of philanthropic meetings and uncorroborated allegations of blackmail and extortion. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks it all down.

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Prosecutors in Alaska say a US Army soldier, Zarrius Hildabrand, killed his wife of less than a year, Saria Barney, and dumped her in a storm drain before joining growing search parties. A criminal complaint laid out evidence investigators gathered against Hildabrand, including suspiciously-timed text messages, multiple trips to stores to buy possible cleanup supplies, and signs of a violent, bloody incident inside the couple's bedroom. Now, as Hildabrand's murder trial gets underway, Law&Crime's Jesse Weber takes a closer look at the most intense moments from opening statements.

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In Anchorage, Alaska, a young National Guard combat medic named Saria Barney went missing, prompting a desperate search led by her family and her seemingly distraught husband. However, the facade quickly shattered when her body was discovered hidden inside a nearby storm drain, and the investigation pointed directly toward her own spouse. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber is joined by criminal defense attorney Eric Faddis to break down the highly anticipated murder trial of US Army soldier Zarrius Hildabrand.

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A California judge has unexpectedly thrown out the grand jury indictment against Yue “Emily” Yu, a prominent Orange County dermatologist accused of poisoning her husband’s tea with liquid drain cleaner. Despite hidden kitchen camera footage captured by her husband, Jack Chen, the court tossed the felony charges after finding that prosecutors committed significant procedural errors and withheld key defense-favorable evidence. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking legal twist and what comes next as prosecutors vow to fight back and refile the case.

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After being found not guilty last year of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe, Karen Read has filed a bombshell lawsuit targeting the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department. The legal complaint exposes a series of vile, bigoted, and misogynistic text messages allegedly sent by investigators Michael Proctor and Sean Goode, pointing to an institutional culture of corruption and a plot to frame her. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the disgusting allegations.

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What is it actually like inside the Ohio Reformatory for Women where convicted double-murderer Mackenzie Shirilla is serving her life sentence? Following the national spotlight from a recent Netflix documentary, we are pulling back the curtain on Shirilla's life behind bars and the growing list of prison infractions she has already racked up. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber sits down with Jess Dennison, a former inmate at the Marysville facility, to get exclusive insight into prison rules, culture, and what a "celebrity" inmate truly faces on the inside.

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When YouTuber Benjamin "Reckless Ben" Schneider traveled to American Fork, Utah, to investigate the alleged theft of a $200,000 "Star Wars" Lego collection, a civil dispute quickly escalated into a criminal showdown. Local business owners accused the creator of taking his hidden-camera tactics too far, resulting in Schneider's dramatic double arrest by local police. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the newly released bodycam footage.

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A Tennessee mother made a horrifying discovery on Christmas morning when she allegedly found hidden cameras in her 15-year-old daughter’s bedroom and bathroom. The investigation in Tipton County led to the arrest of Cameron Sanders, a registered nurse who now faces multiple charges after a digital extraction of his phone allegedly uncovered thousands of pieces of child sexual abuse material. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses the disturbing timeline of the case and what investigators found with Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley.

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When Alexander Ortiz appeared in court for the brutal January 2024 Albuquerque murders of Alianna Farfan and Nicole Maldonado, the victims' grieving family triggered an all-out brawl that erupted in the courtroom on January 31, 2025. Newly obtained bodycam footage takes viewers inside the bloody aftermath, revealing the raw heartbreak and rage behind the viral chaos. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the shocking footage and the tragic history of the case.

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