Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's home appears in court

Ivanna Ortiz pleaded not guilty to 14 charges, including attempted murder of the singing star.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:17am

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An extreme close-up of a handgun magazine loaded with ammunition, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the security risks faced by celebrities.A recent shooting incident at the home of pop star Rihanna has raised concerns about the security challenges faced by high-profile celebrities.Los Angeles Today

Ivanna Ortiz, the woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home, appeared in a Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday for her first hearing since pleading not guilty last month to 14 charges, including attempted murder of the singing star. Ortiz was handcuffed and wearing a wig, and was allegedly in possession of a loaded weapon and ammunition during the incident.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing security and safety concerns that high-profile celebrities like Rihanna face, as well as the legal challenges in prosecuting alleged crimes against public figures.

The details

Ivanna Ortiz was arrested in March after allegedly firing shots at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home. She has been charged with 14 counts, including attempted murder, burglary, and weapons violations. Ortiz pleaded not guilty to the charges during her initial court appearance last month.

  • Ortiz appeared in court on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Ortiz pleaded not guilty to the charges last month.

The players

Ivanna Ortiz

The woman accused of shooting at Rihanna's Beverly Hills home.

Rihanna

A popular singing star and the alleged target of the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Ortiz's case will proceed to trial, where a judge will determine if there is sufficient evidence to convict her on the charges.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and risks that high-profile celebrities face, and the legal complexities in prosecuting alleged crimes against public figures.