Weezer Bassist's Wife Jillian Lauren Pleads Not Guilty to LAPD Shooting
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Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, pleaded not guilty to felony gun charges following an altercation with police that resulted in her being charged with attempted murder.
Lauren, an author of best-selling memoirs and true-crime books, has been charged with discharge of a firearm with gross negligence and assault with a semiautomatic firearm. She faces up to 19 years in federal prison if convicted. According to the Los Angeles Times, prosecutors are also looking to apply a firearms sentencing enhancement.
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A quick refresher for the uninitiated: on April 9th, officers were searching for three suspects allegedly involved in a hit-and-run when they encountered Lauren wielding a firearm in her backyard. As seen in body cam footage released by the LAPD, officers repeatedly instructed her to lower her weapon before she fired at least one shot. In response, officers fired back, striking her in the arm, after which Lauren fled back into her residence.
Lauren remained inside for approximately an hour and called 911, before eventually surrendering to the police, who charged her with attempted murder. According to audio released by the LAPD, it appears that Lauren believed she was shooting at the hit-and-run suspects, unaware that they were police officers.
Lauren is expected to return to court on June 18th for a preliminary hearing.
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