Judge denies Rihanna shooting suspect’s request as she pleads not guilty in court

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26 Mar 2026 • 3:35 AM MYT
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  • Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, the woman accused of trying to kill Rihanna, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempted murder after allegedly shooting up the mega star’s Beverly Hills home.
  • Ortiz, 35, is accused of firing approximately 20 bullets from an AR-15 style rifle into an exterior wall of the property on March 8.
  • Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, and their three young children were inside the residence during the shooting.
  • In addition to attempted murder, Ortiz faces 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an occupied dwelling and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted.
  • A Los Angeles judge denied a request to reduce Ortiz's bail from $1.9 million, with the prosecutor citing her as a significant risk to the community and a flight risk.

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