Prosecutors in Los Angeles have alleged in court that a 'significant amount' ofchild sexual abuse material was found on devices linked to singer D4vd, escalating public attention in an already serious criminal case that includes charges of first-degree murder and sexual abuse of a minor.
The claim, made during a recent hearing, has intensified scrutiny of the digital evidence being reviewed and triggered widespread online speculation about the origin of the material, including whether it was personally created or obtained from illegal online sources.
During proceedings in Los Angeles, prosecutors stated that forensic examination of electronic devices linked to D4vd uncovered what they described as a 'significant amount' of child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as CSAM. The statement was made in relation to ongoing evidentiary disclosures and has not been accompanied by detailed public descriptions of the files in question.
As reported byTMZ, prosecutors told the court that the material was identified during a forensic review of the singer's phone, adding to the broader digital evidence being examined in the case.
Authorities have not clarified whether the material was allegedly created, stored, or downloaded, and no forensic breakdown has been made publicly available at this stage. The allegation forms part of a broader digital investigation involving multiple devices and cloud-based accounts.
The CSAM allegation is one element of a wider criminal case in which D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is facingcharges including first-degree murder and sexual abuse of a minor. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case is linked to thedeath of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were discovered in a vehicle associated with the artist. Prosecutors have alleged that the victim had a prior connection with D4vd and have suggested the offences form part of a broader pattern of abuse and concealment.
Court filings and hearings have focused heavily on digital evidence, which prosecutors argue is central to establishing timelines and communications relevant to the case.
Investigators are continuing to examine large volumes of digital data, reportedly spanning phones, messaging applications, and cloud storage backups. According to court discussions, the total volume of material under review extends into multiple terabytes, requiring extensive forensic analysis.
The 'significant amount' of CSAM referenced by prosecutors was reportedly identified during this broader extraction process. However, authorities have not confirmed key details such as how the material was categorised, whether it was actively accessed, or how it may relate to the wider charges.
Source: International Business Times UK
