Overview
- Judge Shannon Cooley, who reviewed the issue Wednesday after a closed-door session, found no substantial evidence of incompetence and allowed the criminal case to proceed.
- Ortiz’s public defender sought a competency inquiry as Ortiz asked for a new lawyer and refused to waive time, pressing for a speedy preliminary hearing.
- The next court date is May 19, with the defense pointing to heavy discovery and a July 7 preliminary hearing date discussed in court.
- Prosecutors say that on March 8 Ortiz fired about 20 rounds from an AR-15-style rifle, hitting the home, an Airstream with Rihanna and A$AP Rocky inside, and a neighbor’s house, and no one was injured.
- Police say they tracked a white Tesla by helicopter and license-plate readers to arrest Ortiz nearby and later recovered a rifle, magazines and a wig, and prosecutors say she faces up to life in prison with bail set at $1.875 million.