A woman prosecutors say fired shots at Rihanna's home in attempt to kill her set to appear in court
A woman charged with trying to murder Rihanna and more than a dozen other felonies is set to appear in court to enter a plea Wednesday. Prosecutors allege the singing superstar, her hip-hop star partner A$AP Rocky, their three young children and many others were at their home in the Beverly Hills area when Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 35, of Orlando, Florida, opened fire on the property on March 8. Ortiz is charged with 10 counts of assault with a semi…
Why it matters
This case highlights serious gaps in security for high-profile individuals and raises questions about how celebrities can protect themselves and their families from potential threats, while also illustrating the extreme dangers posed by gun violence and the legal system's response to violent crimes.
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