A woman accused of opening fire on Rihanna’s Los Angeles-area home has pleaded not guilty to a series of serious felony charges, including attempted murder.
The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, appeared in court this week where she formally entered a not guilty plea. Prosecutors allege that Ortiz fired approximately 20 rounds at the exterior of the property on March 8 while multiple people were inside the residence.
Authorities say those inside the home at the time included Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their children, and other occupants. No injuries were reported, but officials described the incident as extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
Ortiz is facing a list of charges, including one count of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and several counts related to shooting at an occupied dwelling. According to prosecutors, she allegedly used an AR-15-style rifle during the incident and was later found with additional ammunition and a disguise at the time of her arrest.
A judge has denied a request to reduce her bail, which remains set at nearly $2 million.
The case is now expected to move into the preliminary hearing stage, where a judge will determine whether there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
As the legal process unfolds, the incident has raised concerns about celebrity safety and residential security in high-profile neighborhoods.
