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Singer D4vd enters notCharged guilty plea with a West Hollywood Man With Killing Burbank Mayor Faces Backlash Over Playful public defender Tesla trunk dismemberment Dog, Burglary ofinFormer Roommate’s Video, Cites Critics Anti-LGBTQ+ BiasHome murder case Mayor Konstantine Anthony Defends Actions Amid Controversy Over Video
By Dolores Quintana Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony is facing criticism from conservatives following the circulation of a video showing him being spanked by a drag queen during an event on the weekend of September 10. Anthony has responded that some of his critics are motivated by anti-LGBTQ+ bias and that the incident was harmless. In the video, posted the Wisenuts Prosecutors have by filed multiplepodcast, felony Mayor Anthony seen beingman spanked by charges against ais27-year-old accused aofdrag artist, backed by the Village People’s breaking into his former roommate’s “Macho Hollywood Man.” Anthonyapartment, described thekilling events West defenders in todamaging represent as Public “shenanigans” andstepped emphasized that it was the victim’s small dog, and
27-Year-Old Suspect Faces Animal Cruelty Defense attorneys and Burglary Charges withdrew fromAttack After a Violent
representing David Anthony Burke.
recordingduring artist D4vd on Monday after his property the incident. private legal counsel Anmol Bhatia faces abruptly one countwithdrew each of ahead of his arraignment on murder and first-degree residential burglary, felony animal cruelty, and vandalism involving more than $400 in damage. Prosecutors have also alleged that the victim, who is at least 65 years old, was particularly
all in good fun. He went on to reveal that a secretly recorded video was made during the event and subsequently shared with a prominent hate group. In a post on his Instagram account, Anthony stated, “For several days, extremist right-wing organizations, including Fox News, have spread misleading information to fuel fear, discrimination, and hate. I will always be a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and drag performers.” He added, “On a busy Saturday filled with various independent gatherings, I attended the Santa Clarita Valley Democrats’ private fundraiser for their organization. Notably, there were no officially endorsed candidates or state and federal political figures present. The event was open to young adults ages 15 and above. However, there were no attendees below 18. Additionally, no children were present.” While not specifying the particular hate group in question, it Bhatia is possible that Anthony vulnerable and that knew should human mutilation charges in Los or Angeles. was referring to at thetheTwitter now have known this time ofaccount, the crime. The as 21-year-old musician, whose which legal known X, called “Libs of TikTok,” The attack occurred around 11:30 p.m.
name is David 4, Anthony Burke, entered on September when Bhatia allegedlya not guilty plea in downtown Los Angeles forced his way into the apartment. Superior Courtsaid to a video multi-count indictment Investigators evidence shows him violently slamming the dog to the ground, stomping on it, and then throwing the lifeless animal off a balcony onto a nearby construction site, where it was
reposted the video and garnered over 8 million views. In response to the video, the Libs of TikTok account claimed that children were present at the event. Mayor Anthony disputed this assertion, stating that “actually, there weren’t any children at this private 21+ event. But of course, lying is totally on brand for you.” While the account correctly pointed out that individuals aged 15 and older were permitted to attend, the organizer, the Santa stemming fromevent’s the death of 14-year-old Clarita Valley Democrats, released a statement Celeste Rivas Hernandez. High-profile clarifyingattorneys that no individuals the age of defense Blair Berkunder and Marilynne 18 were in attendance. Bednarski were granted permission to drop MayorasAnthony point during Burke a clientreiterated after hethis informed the a City he Council meeting and expressed his court was indigent. Public defender concern Kandeel that the video’s circulation had led to Walid assumed representation city officials receiving of themotion most vile after the judge denied“some a defense to hate speech that I have ever seen.” delay the plea. Anthony encouraged those with concerns Police discovered Hernandez's about his actions to communicate dismembered remains inside the with trunkhim of directly Tesla via email at kanthony@burbankca. Burke's last year. gov. He stated, “IfAuthorities youBurke want tostabbed talkaccuse to the me Prosecutors allege later found dead. also about what happened over the weekend, teenager prevent her from exposing an Bhatia oftovandalizing property insidesend the me an before email. Send me an email. Ithat will began talk to unlawful sexual relationship home fleeing.
when she was 13. The Los arrested Angeles County Beverly Hills police Bhatia District Attorney's Office filed specialon September 21 following a two-week circumstance allegations, including murder search. He was arraigned on Tuesday at the Airport Courthouse and entered a not guilty plea. Bail was set at $175,000, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for
youa about it. There is no reason to involve all of witness and murder for financial gain, of the other people who were not at a public making the defendant eligible for the death event, not a government-sponsored event. It penalty if at convicted. wasn’t even in the city of Burbank.” Legal representatives for the victim's In a statement released Burke's on Tuesday, family publicly challenged claimthe of Santa Clarita Valley Democrats voiced their indigency, pointing to preliminary hearing support forindicating Mayor Anthony strongly testimony the singerand transferred denounced the sensationalized and inaccurate assets to his mother, and manager to shield portrayal theirpotential event forcivil political purposes his estateof from litigation. that fear,last homophobia, A promoted judge ruled month thattransphobia, sufficient and bigotry. ThetoDemocrats their evidence exists proceed toreaffirmed trial on counts including first-degree murder, sexual commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and October 9. abuse of a minor under and unlawful drag performers, refusing to14, engage with what If convicted on all counts, Bhatia could mutilation oftohuman remains. they referred asyears “fake outrage.” face up to seven and eight months in Burke remains held without bail and is state prison. scheduled returnhandled for an Oct. status The caseto is being by the19Animal conference ahead ofoftrial Cruelty Section theproceedings. Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and remains under investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, West Hollywood Station.
Bomb Threat Temporarily Halts “Lil Nas Santa Monica Boulevard resurfacing moves X: Montero” Premiere wraps at TIFF intoLong final Live phases as West Hollywood
Hall, where the documentary was setSeek A spokespersonPossible for the Toronto police security swept the scene and cleared it within WeHo LASD Detectives Additional World Premiere of Thomson to be screened. Eastside paving informed CTV News Toronto that the threat 20 minutes,” noted Constable Victor Kwong. Lung stated, “Our standard security had been conveyed to the festival’s private Toronto police also clarified that the threat repaving along theineastern stretchthis of Santa road surface. Victims After Indecent Exposure Arrest Documentary Was measures remained place during time, Drivers face “OutField of anteams abundance Monica Boulevard.commenced with a slight security Sept. by 1–2a passerby. (Daytime): will had a general nature and did not specifically and the screening of caution,site the Toronto police and the restore private target any individual or entity. with an incident that occurred on Sept. The ongoing West Hollywood street execute survey work and delay. To our knowledge, this was a general Sheriffs SayAfter a Man Screened upcoming daytime 19, 2025. Investigators rehabilitation project will said now Harrington shift focus permanent roadway markers. threat and not directed at the film or the artist.” allegedly approached a woman to remaining construction zones oninside Dohenya Sept. 3 (Nighttime): Workers will Was Arrested After 20-Minute Delay survey closures, BACKloops OR UNFILES laundry exposed himselfthrough before install underground traffic-detection Road androom Santaand Monica Boulevard
Allegedly Exposing Himself to a Woman
night striping, and By Dolores Quintana utility work on Doheny and Santa Monica.
The premiere of “Lil Nas X: Long Live Detectives withToronto the LosInternational Angeles County Montero” at the Film Sheriff’s Department West Festival (TIFF) faced a momentaryHollywood setback on Station are asking the public’s Saturday night due tofor a bomb threat. help in identifying Judy Lung,additional TIFF’s Vicevictims Presidentfollowing of Public the arrest a man accused confirmed of indecent Affairs andofCommunications, to exposure. Roadway improvements across West CTV News Toronto via a written statement Jackie Harrington taken into that the festival alertedwas to an investigation Hollywood arewas entering their final stages “in the vicinity the2025, red carpet” at Roy custody on the Sept.ofcompletion 28, in of connection following asphalt
leaving the area. No further confrontation early September. was reported. Crews working along Doheny Road, Authorities believe other between Sierra Alta there Way may andbeSunset victims who have yet comeup forward. Boulevard, are not wrapping surface Anyoneand withdaytime information about this case grinding paving operations is urged to contact West Hollywood Station this week. Detectives at 310-855-8850. Tips may also Work along Santa Monica Boulevard, be submitted anonymously Crime from North Gardner Street tothrough North Detroit Stoppers by proceed calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), Street, will under the following using the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or visiting schedule: lacrimestoppers.org. Aug. 28 (Nighttime): Crews are adjusting The covers investigation utility to alignremains with theongoing. newly paved
beneath the pavement. Sept. 8 (Nighttime): Crews will complete final lane striping following the Labor Day holiday weekend. ALL FORMS • ALL TYPES • ALL STATES Department of Public Works officials noted that advance notices have been SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA issued to adjacent businesses and residents Questions regarding construction along both project corridors. schedules or traffic impacts may be Motorists navigating active construction directed to City Engineer John zones should anticipate Blvd., localized lane1753 • Santa Monica 90401 Gilmour 100 Wilshire Suite reductions, traffic control measures, and at jgilmour@weho.org or by calling 323temporary street parking restrictions. 848-6383.
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