Overview
- The defense declared doubt about Lavie’s mental competency on Wednesday, which suspends all proceedings and sets a competency hearing at the Los Angeles County Mental Health Courthouse on Sept. 9, 2026.
- Lavie remains jailed without bond while facing six felony counts brought by the Los Angeles County District Attorney, including grand theft, unlawful use of personal identifying information, and first‑degree residential burglary.
- Prosecutors allege she used dating apps to pose as girlfriends or travel companions to gain access to victims’ homes and steal cash, jewelry and designer goods, including an alleged $121,500 loss from one 78‑year‑old victim and social‑media posts cited as evidence.
- A judge previously denied Lavie’s request for mental‑health diversion and found she violated pretrial orders by removing a court‑issued GPS monitor and applying for a second passport, factors the court said make her a flight risk.
- A related case charges billionaire Stephen Cloobeck with trying to dissuade witnesses tied to Lavie’s matter; he has pleaded not guilty and his prosecution could affect witness cooperation if Lavie’s case resumes.