A young singer facing a murder trial has been assigned a public defender after pleading not guilty to the killing of a 14-year-old girl. Legal proceedings will now move forward with court-appointed representation, marking a shift in the case’s direction. The accused, who has denied involvement, will rely on the defender’s expertise as the trial advances. Details on the next steps in the legal process remain pending.


The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.