Singer D4vd is expected to face murder charges in connection with the death of Celeste Rivas, according to multiple sources familiar with the ongoing grand jury proceedings. The development marks a significant escalation in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny in recent weeks.
Sources close to the investigation stated that, contrary to earlier reports characterizing the proceedings as merely “investigative,” the grand jury currently hearing testimony is empowered to issue criminal indictments. Authorities, including lead prosecutor Beth Silverman, reportedly believe D4vd was involved in Rivas’s death, though the exact nature of that alleged involvement remains unclear.
The distinction between grand jury types is crucial. While an investigative grand jury serves primarily to gather evidence and compel witness testimony through subpoenas, an indicting grand jury has the authority to formally charge defendants with crimes. The clarification suggests prosecutors have moved beyond the evidence-gathering phase and are building toward a formal charge.
Earlier this month, Robert Morgenroth, D4vd’s day-to-day manager, spent multiple days testifying before the grand jury. Following his appearance, a reporter overheard Morgenroth speaking with his attorney in the courthouse hallway, describing Silverman as “very pushy” regarding his decision not to contact police about the incident.
According to his comments, Morgenroth defended his actions by stating it wasn’t his responsibility to involve law enforcement, emphasizing that his primary obligation was ensuring D4vd’s tour remained on schedule. The remarks raise questions about what information Morgenroth may have possessed and when he became aware of the circumstances surrounding Rivas’s death.
Legal experts note that grand jury proceedings typically favor prosecutors, largely because targets of the investigation have no right to present a defense or cross-examine witnesses during these proceedings. The one-sided nature of grand juries often results in indictments, giving rise to the legal adage that prosecutors could “indict a ham sandwich” if they chose to.
However, sources indicate that the process may extend into February before all witnesses are heard, suggesting that no immediate indictment is expected, despite prosecutors’ apparent confidence in their case.
Critical details about the case remain undisclosed, including the circumstances of Rivas’s death, the timeline of events, and the specific evidence linking D4vd to the incident. Neither D4vd’s representatives nor the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has issued public statements regarding the investigation.
As the legal process unfolds, the case continues to cast a shadow over D4vd’s rising music career and raises broader questions about accountability within the entertainment industry.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Singer D4vd is likely heading toward a murder indictment in the death of Celeste Rivas. The critical development: what was initially reported as an “investigative” grand jury is actually an indicting grand jury, with prosecutors believing they have evidence linking D4vd to the death. His manager testified that he prioritized keeping the tour running over contacting police—a decision now under intense prosecutorial scrutiny.
With grand jury proceedings potentially extending into February and the process heavily favoring prosecution, formal murder charges appear increasingly inevitable.
