Attorneys for D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, have maintained they “will vigorously defend David’s innocence” and said they believe the “evidence will show that David did not kill Celeste”.
In court on Wednesday, his attorneys tried to block the release of the nine-page filing, saying it will lead to more media coverage and could affect him getting a fair trial.
“We do have a very real concern about the amount and white hot focus and attention on this case for the last seven months and specifically in the last two weeks,” his lawyer Blair Berk told the judge arguing for the document to be sealed.
Judge Charlaine Olmedo allowed for the document to be released but did agree to keep other pieces of evidence sealed from public disclosure.
Another hearing in the case is due to take place on 15 May.