
In this episode of The Leonard Files we break down a busy week in court with new filings, delays, and revelations in three major Southern California criminal cases. Celeste Rivas Hernandez: defense lawyers for the singer knowns as D4vd (David A. Burke) asked to delay proceedings, as they review 'terabytes' of potential evidence in advance of a preliminary hearing. Jonathan Rinderknecht: federal prosecutors lay out what they plan to present to jurors in the upcoming trial of the man accused of igniting the Palisades wildfires in 2025, including -- how the Feds plan to invoke another notable prosecution as a motive in this case. Rob and Michele Reiner: a major delay in the murder case against their son Nick Reiner, who faces charges for allegedly killing his parents inside their home. We discuss why high-profile cases often face long delays, and what pre-trial memos can reveal about prosecution strategies. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes discussion of alleged crimes...