Friend of Singer D4vd Arrested in Montana for Witness Testimony Failure

Arrest of Neil Langston in Montana

• 🚨 Neil Langston, a friend of singer D4vd, has been arrested in Montana.
• 📌 The arrest is reportedly for failure to appear as a witness on a warrant out of Los Angeles.
• ⛓️ Langston is currently held without bond in the Lewis & Clark County Jail.
• 🗺️ The jail is located in Helena, Montana, approximately 1,200 miles from Los Angeles.

Connection to Celeste Rivas Investigation

• 🔍 This arrest is significant due to an ongoing grand jury investigation into the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
• 🚗 Her body was found in a Tesla reportedly registered to D4vd in Los Angeles last September.
• ⚖️ While D4vd has not been charged, reports suggest a grand jury is weighing potential charges.
• 🗣️ Langston's arrest may be linked to his alleged failure to testify before this grand jury.

Legal Proceedings and Potential Implications

• 🧐 Langston's arrest is considered a contempt of court charge for failing to appear as a witness.
• 🤝 Law enforcement in Montana is reportedly cooperating with the LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division.
• 🎤 There were previous discussions about an uncooperative witness potentially related to this case.
• ⚖️ If Langston refuses to testify, a judge could hold him in jail for up to 30 days for contempt.

Grand Jury and Potential Charges

• 🎯 The grand jury's role is to present evidence to determine if an indictment should be returned.
• 📈 The standard for an indictment is relatively low, requiring probable cause.
• ❓ It remains unclear if Langston is a witness or a potential criminal defendant in the case.
• 🚗 The investigation may also explore D4vd's alleged relationship with Celeste Rivas, given her age relative to the age of consent.

Extradition and Legal Strategy

• ✈️ Langston was reportedly brought in by the US Marshals Task Force and is being transferred to Los Angeles.
• 🤝 He is expected to waive extradition, simplifying the process of returning him to California.
• 💼 D4vd has retained high-powered attorney Blair Burke, suggesting communication with authorities regarding potential charges.
• 🔒 Medical examiner's reports related to Celeste Rivas's death are currently sealed, with grand jury proceedings also confidential.