Florida woman pleads not guilty in Rihanna home shooting
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Los Angeles — A 35-year-old Florida woman, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, allegedly fired multiple rounds at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property on March 8 while the singer, partner A$AP Rocky and their three children were present; Ortiz was arrested shortly thereafter and faced attempted murder and multiple firearm charges this week.
This week in Los Angeles Superior Court, Ortiz entered a not-guilty plea and remains jailed on approximately $1.8 million bail; prosecutors have filed one attempted murder count plus multiple assault and shooting-into-dwelling charges, and pretrial hearings and evidentiary reviews are scheduled in the coming weeks.
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Timeline
- 1. March 8: Alleged shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property; roughly 20 rounds fired.
- 2. Shortly after March 8: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles with rifle and related items.
- 3. March 11: First court appearance; initial plea activity and arraignment postponement.
- 4. March 25: Formal not-guilty plea entered in Los Angeles Superior Court and bail set.
- 5. Ongoing: Preliminary hearings, evidentiary review and pretrial scheduling continue.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the importance of safety, even for high-profile individuals. It's a reminder that no one is immune to potential threats. Check your home security measures today. Are your systems up-to-date and functioning properly?
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