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Florida woman pleads not guilty in Rihanna home shooting

PUBLISHED Mar 25, 2026, 1:20 AM ET

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Florida woman pleads not guilty in Rihanna home shooting

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Sources: 11

Center 82%

Right 18%

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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.

By Faro B. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 8: Alleged shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Crest property; roughly 20 rounds fired.
Shortly after March 8: Suspect arrested in Los Angeles with rifle and related items.
March 11: First court appearance; initial plea activity and arraignment postponement.
March 25: Formal not-guilty plea entered in Los Angeles Superior Court and bail set.
Ongoing: Preliminary hearings, evidentiary review and pretrial scheduling continue.

News Intelligence

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?

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 2
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 82%, Right 18%

Who Benefited

Prosecutors and public safety officials gained a defined criminal case to pursue pretrial detention, evidence review, and potential prosecution strategy.

Who Impacted

Rihanna, her family, staff and neighbors experienced a direct threat to safety, trauma from an alleged targeted shooting, and increased security concerns.