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Doubt Declared About Mental Competency of Model Accused of Scamming Victims

The judge halted proceedings after defense counsel raised competency concerns, leaving Lavie jailed without bond as she faces multiple theft-related charges.

Summary by MyNewsLA.com
Criminal proceedings were suspended Wednesday after a doubt was declared about the mental competency of a model and social media influencer charged with six felony counts, including burglary and grand theft, involving alleged victims she met through dating apps. Adva Lavie, 29, is due in at the Mental Health Courthouse in Hollywood Sept. 9, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was char…

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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