Let me begin with the fact that accused killer David Burke is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.  Today, Monday, August 31, 2026, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, David Anthony Burke (known professionally as D4vd) obtained new legal representation for his murder case.  During a pre-trial/arraignment hearing before Judge Charlaine Olmedo, his private defense team (including high-profile attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski, and Regina Peter) withdrew.  I suspect that this was about his inability to pay what Blair Berk demanded as a retainer. The motion to withdraw and substitute council was held in judicial Chambers and the record of what went on has been sealed by the court.  I’m sure that Mr. Burke was ordered to liquidate assets and pay a lesser amount to the public defender.   Burke confirmed in open court that he wanted the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office to represent him instead. The judge granted the request ...