A tattoo artist and former contestant on the reality show “Ink Master” did not challenge a murder charge in the May murder of YouTube personality Corey La Barrie, authorities said Wednesday.
Daniel Silva, 27, filed the statement Tuesday and faces a maximum of four years in prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said.
Authorities have said Silva was speeding up his 2020 McLaren 600LT sports car before it collided with a stop sign and tree in North Hollywood on May 10, killing La Barrie, who was his passenger.
Silva, who according to authorities tried to leave the scene but was detained by passers-by, was initially charged with second-degree murder.
His attorney, Mike Cavalluzzi, said Wednesday that Silva “continues to struggle with the loss of his dear friend.”
“Our thoughts remain primarily with the Corey family at this time,” said Cavalluzzi. “Daniel will dedicate his life to honor Corey in any way he can and ensure that his memory lives on. He is heartbroken, especially for Corey’s mom and dad and his brother and sister.”
La Barrie, 25, had hundreds of thousands of YouTube subscribers. In her latest video, released on May 9, she said the next day was her birthday.
Silva appeared in season 10 of the Paramount Network reality show “Ink Master”.
