Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family plans to file wrongful death lawsuit against D4vd, attorney says

Celeste Rivas Hernandez was killed by singer D4vd. Her family is seeking the death penalty against him in a criminal case. The family has also filed a separate wrongful death lawsuit against D4vd and his entourage. The case is ongoing in both the criminal and civil courts.

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ABC NewsLean Left· Sep 11, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Sep 8, 2026

Family of D4vd's alleged victim sues singer and calls for the death penalty

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 7, 2026

Family of 14-year-old found dead in singer D4vd’s Tesla seeks the death penalty

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ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Sep 11, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

WFLACenter· Sep 11, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family accuses D4vd of abuse, trafficking

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Sep 10, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family plans to file wrongful death lawsuit against D4vd, attorney says

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Sep 10, 2026

Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files wrongful death lawsuit against D4vd

KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· Sep 8, 2026

Family of D4vd’s alleged victim files wrongful death lawsuit

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New York PostLean Right· Sep 8, 2026

Celeste Rivas’ family hits D4vd and his entourage with wrongful death suit

Breitbart NewsRight· Sep 8, 2026

Family of 14-Year-Old Girl Found Dismembered in Singer D4vd’s Tesla Seeks Death Penalty

New York PostLean Right· Sep 6, 2026

Celeste Rivas’ family powerfully weighs in on death penalty for alleged butcherer D4vd — on eve of her 16th birthday

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Rolling StoneLeft· Sep 9, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Sue D4vd for Wrongful Death

The GuardianLean Left· Sep 8, 2026

Family of slain teen calls for death penalty in murder trial of singer D4vd

Rolling StoneLeft· Sep 7, 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s Parents Lobby for Death Penalty if D4vd Found Guilty of Daughter’s Murder

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BBC NewsCenter· Sep 9, 2026

Family of slain teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial

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3 developments
  1. Sep 6Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez calls for D4vd to face death penalty in teen's killing
  2. Sep 8Family of D4vd's alleged victim sues singer and calls for the death penalty
  3. Sep 11Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd

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