Jillian Lauren, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pleaded not guilty to severe felony gun charges stemming from an encounter with police. Charged with attempted murder, gross negligence in discharge of a firearm, and assault with a semiautomatic firearm, she faces a potential 19-year prison sentence. The incident unfolded on April 9 when police were searching for suspects involved in a hit-and-run and encountered Lauren, who fired at least one shot, believing she was targeting the suspects. Body cam footage shows the police's request for her to lower her weapon before they returned fire, injuring her during the altercation.
Jillian Lauren, an author and the wife of Weezer's bassist, Scott Shriner, has pleaded not guilty to serious felony gun charges, including attempted murder.
In an altercation with police, Lauren reportedly fired a gun at what she believed were hit-and-run suspects, not realizing they were officers.
Facing up to 19 years in federal prison, Lauren has been charged with gross negligence in discharging a firearm and assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
The LAPD's body cam footage documented the tense moment when officers instructed Lauren to lower her weapon before she discharged it, resulting in gunfire exchanged.
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