A Florida woman has entered a not guilty plea in connection with multiple serious charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly firing an AR-style rifle at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills residence. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, where she formally presented her plea.
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Initially, Ortiz’s public defender had entered a plea of not guilty on her behalf during her first court appearance on March 11. However, that initial plea was withdrawn, and the arraignment was postponed, leading to the recent court appearance where she reaffirmed her plea. The charges against Ortiz are extensive, encompassing one count of attempted murder, ten felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three felony counts of shooting at an inhabited dwelling or camper.
Currently, Ortiz is detained on a bail amount of $1.875 million, with the potential for a life sentence if she is convicted. During the court session, her lawyer requested a bail reduction to $70,000, citing Ortiz’s financial limitations. This request was denied by the presiding judge, who opted to maintain the original bail amount.
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, the incident in question took place on March 8. Ortiz allegedly arrived at the home shared by the international pop star and her partner, A$AP Rocky, while the couple and their three children were present. It is reported that Ortiz opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, but it is understood that Rihanna was profoundly shaken by the confrontation.
Details surrounding Ortiz’s motive for the shooting remain somewhat obscure. However, prior to the incident, it has been noted that she made ambiguous Facebook posts that appeared to reference the singer. One particular post, which surfaced two weeks before the alleged attack, read: “Say something to me directly instead of sneaking around like you talking to me.”
Following her arrest, Ortiz was located in Sherman Oaks, a neighbourhood within Los Angeles, where she was taken into custody. The seriousness of her charges and the circumstances surrounding the incident have captured significant media attention, and the case continues to unfold.
There has been no immediate response from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s office regarding this case. As the legal proceedings progress, updates are likely to emerge, shedding more light on Ortiz’s situation and the investigation’s developments.
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