In the swirling aftermath of Harvey Weinstein's ongoing legal battles, one of his former defense attorneys has landed a high-profile client amid a bizarre and tragic scandal. Blair Berk, the seasoned criminal defense lawyer who represented the disgraced Hollywood producer during parts of his sex crimes trials, has been hired by rising musician D4vd. The 21-year-old artist, known for viral hits like "Here With Me," faces intense scrutiny after the body of 15-year-old Naavya Ranjith was discovered in his abandoned Tesla earlier this week in Los Angeles.
Details emerged quickly, painting a grim picture: authorities found the teen's remains inside the vehicle, prompting a homicide investigation that's left fans reeling. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, has not been charged yet, but the case has thrust him into a media storm. Berk's involvement signals a aggressive defense strategy right from the start. Indeed, her track record speaks volumes—she's defended A-listers like Kanye West during his erratic episodes, Britney Spears in custody fights, and even Lindsay Lohan through multiple scrapes with the law. For Weinstein, Berk stepped in during appeals and retrial preparations, helping navigate the labyrinth of accusations that led to his 2020 conviction, later partially overturned in 2024.
However, Weinstein's own legal saga drags on. His New York retrial, now pushed to 2026, includes fresh allegations that his team plans to probe with a private investigator. Lawyers like Arthur Aidala and Donna Rotunno, who handled the initial Manhattan trial, continue to circle the case, arguing due process amid #MeToo backlash. Rotunno, in particular, has been vocal against what she calls overreach in sexual assault prosecutions. Meanwhile, the DUI angle? It pops up oddly here—Berk's firm has ties to broader criminal defense, though Weinstein's troubles stay firmly in the realm of serious felonies, not traffic stops.
Shifts in celebrity justice like this one highlight how top attorneys pivot from one firestorm to another. Berk's hiring by D4vd underscores the demand for lawyers unafraid of toxic publicity. Yet, as investigations deepen, questions linger about accountability in these shadowed worlds of fame and fallout.
What does this mean for the line between defense and deflection in high-stakes cases?