Woman Pleads Not Guilty After Alleged Shooting At Rihanna's Home
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say she fired about 20 rounds at Rihanna's Beverly Crest home on 8 March; she faces multiple felony counts and possible life in prison.
BBC NewsWoman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty
The GuardianWoman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home pleads not guilty
Los Angeles TimesFlorida woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home said she 'wasn't attempting murder'
ABC NewsWoman prosecutors say fired shots at Rihanna's home to appear in court
Associated PressWoman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna and to assaulting the superstar’s family
Overview
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and more than a dozen felony counts in Los Angeles Superior Court, court documents show.
Prosecutors allege Ortiz fired roughly 20 rounds from an AR-style rifle at Rihanna's Beverly Crest mansion on 8 March while Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and their three children were present, court filings say.
Deputy District Attorney Alexander Bott told the court Ortiz had a wig she intended to use as a disguise, which prosecutors say shows planning.
Ortiz is charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an occupied dwelling or vehicle and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison, court documents show.
Ortiz remains detained with bail set roughly between $1.8 million and $1.9 million, and she is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on 8 April, court records show.
Analysis
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FAQ
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faces one count of attempted murder, 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and three counts of shooting at an occupied dwelling or vehicle.
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz is a 35-year-old licensed speech pathologist from Florida with Orlando addresses, a mother, and a history of arrests including domestic battery against her ex-husband in 2023 and a dismissed 2025 petition against a Billie Eilish concert.
Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three children, Rihanna's mom, and two staff members were home, totaling eight people; two neighbors were also targeted.
Prosecutors allege Ortiz had a wig for disguise, fired about 20 rounds from an AR-style rifle, and online posts showed hostility toward Rihanna.
Ortiz pleaded not guilty, remains detained on $1.8-1.9 million bail with no contact allowed with Rihanna or A$AP Rocky, and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 8.
