Woman Accused of Shooting at Rihanna's Home Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder
The 35-year-old from Florida remains detained in Los Angeles after the 8 March shooting.
Woman charged with shooting at Rihanna's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
A 35-year-old Florida woman has entered a not guilty plea to charges of attempted murder after allegedly firing shots at a home belonging to pop superstar Rihanna in Los Angeles earlier this month. The suspect, who was arrested shortly after the March 8 incident, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom where she formally denied all charges against her. Prosecutors allege that the woman traveled from Florida to California before carrying out the shooting at the singer's residence.
According to law enforcement officials, multiple shots were fired at the property on the evening of March 8, prompting an immediate response from local police. Rihanna was not reported to have been home at the time of the incident, though authorities have stressed that the situation could have had far more serious consequences. Investigators recovered shell casings and other physical evidence from the scene, which they say links the suspect directly to the shooting.
The woman remains in custody at a Los Angeles detention facility, where she is being held without bail due to the severity of the charges and concerns that she may pose a flight risk given her out-of-state residency. In addition to the attempted murder charge, she faces additional counts related to the discharge of a firearm and property damage. Her defense attorney declined to comment on the specifics of the case but indicated that the legal team intends to vigorously contest the charges.
The incident has raised renewed concerns about the safety and security of high-profile celebrities in the Los Angeles area. Rihanna, who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and a successful businesswoman, has not publicly commented on the shooting. A preliminary hearing in the case is expected to be scheduled in the coming weeks, during which prosecutors will present evidence to determine whether the case will proceed to trial.