Prosecutors have officially charged Ivanna Lisette Ortiz after she fired a gun at the Los Angeles property of Rihanna on Sunday. Prosecutors say the singer, A$AP Rocky, their kids and Rihanna’s mother were home during the attack. No one was injured. Ortiz remains in custody, with a seven-figure bail set, per the Associated Press.
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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz Charged With Attempted Murder
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman provided updates on the case outside a court hearing on Tuesday. Ivanna was charged with attempting to kill Rihanna, along with 10 counts of assault on a person with a semiautomatic firearm. Authorities also hit the 35-year-old Orlando native with three counts of shooting at an inhabited vehicle or dwelling.
Ortiz could get life in prison if convicted on all charges. All 14 counts against her are felonies. The three counts of firing at a dwelling were for Rihanna’s house, her trailer, and a neighbor’s house, prosecutors said. Additionally, the 10 assault counts were for Rihanna and family, two staffers and two people in the neighboring house.
Rihanna, Rocky & Family Were On The Property During Shooting, Judge Issues Protective Order
As mentioned, DA Hochman confirmed Rihanna, Rocky, Rza, Riot, Rocki, and Monica Braithwaite were at home when Ivanna Lisette Ortiz allegedly fired a gun on Sunday afternoon. The couple was together in a trailer on the property. Meanwhile, their other family members and staffers were inside the Beverly Hills-area home.
Hochman would not say where any of the bullets landed, would not say how long Ortiz had been in California, or discuss her motivation or any connection to Rihanna, saying all were under investigation. Public records show Ivanna Lisette Ortiz’s most recent address was in Orlando, per AP. The 35-year-old has been a licensed speech pathologist for more than a decade. Meanwhile, early crime scene photos show bullet holes along the property fence. More updated photos show white tape covering the holes.
Judge Theresa McGonigle issued a protective order for Ortiz to stay away from Robin Fenty and Rakim Mayers — the legal names of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky — and their home. McGonigle also said Ortiz is not allowed to possess any firearms or ammunition, along with several other conditions.
Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Then Withdraws It
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz’s attorney inside the court was Deputy Public Defender Jamarcus Bradford. Ortiz wore blue jail clothes with her blond hair in braids. She spoke to the lawyer through a glass divider. At first, Bradford entered a not guilty plea on Ivanna’s behalf. However, he withdrew it in favor of postponing the arraignment until March 25. The judge remanded Ivanna Lisette Ortiz to jail on a $1.875 million bail.
Bradford didn’t talk to reporters outside court. Also, the LA County Public Defender’s Office said it could not comment on the pending case against Ortiz.
“As in every case, we will work to ensure that our client receives the full protections guaranteed under the Constitution,” the statement said.
As public fascination with the case grew, past disturbing social media posts from Ivanna Lisette Ortiz have surfaced. Videos and status updates seemingly show Ivanna directing hateful and threatening messages toward the singer. To see more of such posts, click HERE.
Police Claim Los Angeles-Based Celebs Are Safe
Despite the incident, DA Hochman is assuring celebrities in the area that they shouldn’t be scared. He praised officers for arresting Ortiz soon after the shooting, several miles (kilometers) to the north in the suburb of Sherman Oaks.
“LA-based celebrities should not be additionally worried because of this,” Hochman said, “in large part because of the response of the police.”
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz’s hearing was held in a courtroom a few floors from where A$AP Rocky went through a trial, where he was acquitted just over a year ago. Rihanna was often in attendance, sometimes with their sons. Also, the lead prosecutor in the new case is Alexander Bott, the deputy district attorney who successfully prosecuted Tory Lanez in a trial where he was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.
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Associated Press entertainment writer Andrew Dalton and writer Christopher Weber contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
