Ivanna Lisette Ortiz Faces 14 Felony Counts in Beverly Hills Shooting
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz drove a Tesla across the country to fire an AR-15 rifle at the Beverly Hills residence of singer Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky, according to an indictment unsealed on Wednesday by a Los Angeles County judge. The 36-year-old Orlando resident faces 14 felony counts, including attempted murder, after a grand jury voted to indict her on June 18 following a months-long psychiatric evaluation.
No one was injured during the March 8 shooting. Prosecutors allege that Ortiz parked outside the gated property and fired at least 20 rounds toward the home and a neighboring residence. Assistant District Attorney Alexander Bott stated outside the courthouse that Ortiz intended to kill Rihanna, calling everyone else at the scene collateral damage.
Rihanna and witnesses testify about gunfire at home
Bullets from the attack pierced an Airstream trailer parked on the property and struck the wall of a children’s bedroom where the couple’s three young children were with their nanny. Rihanna’s mother, Monica Fenty, and several staff members were also inside the home at the time of the gunfire. Hollywood agent Tracey Jacobs, who was among the victims listed in the indictment, joined Rihanna and Monica Fenty in testifying before the grand jury.
Rihanna told investigators immediately after the incident that she heard roughly ten loud noises, as if something were hitting metal. She pulled A$AP Rocky from the bed to the floor and subsequently opened the curtains to discover bullet holes on the windshield directly outside where she was standing. The grand jury transcripts remain under seal but are scheduled for public release in approximately two weeks unless defense counsel successfully petitions the court to maintain secrecy.
Judge sets bail after Ortiz is found competent
Ortiz appeared in Los Angeles County court wearing a yellow prisoner uniform, speaking only to her attorney. Public defender Derek Dillman entered a not-guilty plea on her behalf. The judge ordered Ortiz held with bail set at 2.6 million dollars following a separate ruling that found her mentally competent to stand trial. The grand jury’s secret deliberations coincided with her extended psychiatric assessment, keeping the indictment under wraps for three months until the court resolved her competency status.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Case
What specific charges does Ivanna Lisette Ortiz face?
Ortiz faces 14 felony counts, including attempted murder, stemming from the March 8 shooting outside the celebrity couple’s Beverly Hills home.
When was the indictment issued?
The grand jury returned the indictment on June 18, but a judge kept it sealed for three months while evaluating her mental competency to stand trial.
Who testified before the grand jury?
Rihanna, her mother Monica Fenty, and Hollywood agent Tracey Jacobs all provided testimony during the secret grand jury proceedings.
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