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Doubt Declared About Mental Competency of Model Accused of Scamming Victims

The pause follows a judge’s earlier denial of mental health diversion and leaves Lavie jailed without bond on six felony counts.

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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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The criminal proceedings against a model and influencer of social networks accused of six serious crimes, including residential theft and grand theft, were suspended on Wednesday after doubts arose about their mental competence to face the judicial process. Adva Lavie, 29, is due to appear on September 9 before the Hollywood Mental Health Court, according to the Los Angeles County Prosecutor’s Office. Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, was accuse…

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