Adva Lavie’S La Trial Paused After Court Outburst — Mental Health Evaluation Scheduled

Trial Halted After Court Outburst in Los Angeles

Adva Lavie, an Israeli model who also uses the names Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana, saw her Los Angeles County trial come to an abrupt stop on Wednesday. The hearing was paused after a disturbance in the courtroom, and court officials moved to have her evaluated for mental competency.

Lavie is now scheduled to appear Sept. 9 at the Mental Health Courthouse in Hollywood – a development that shifts the case from a routine felony trial into a possible diversion toward treatment.

“Pay back what you took and stop delaying justice,” some Instagram users paraphrased in reaction to the courtroom developments.

What Happened Inside the Courtroom

Outburst and immediate response

Local outlet ABC7 LA reported that Lavie was heard yelling in court, prompting concern and the judge’s decision to pause proceedings. The specifics of what she said were relayed by reporters, and that noise was significant enough for the prosecution and defense to stop the trial.

The Independent reported the formal reason for the pause – the court ordered a mental competency evaluation. With that step, legal timelines change and the case will temporarily move through mental health channels in Hollywood rather than the usual criminal calendar.

Defense and Earlier Mental Health Request

Judge’s earlier denial and custody order

Before the outburst, Lavie’s defense had sought a mental health diversion. Judge Keith denied that request and ordered Lavie to remain in custody. The judge’s decision followed allegations that Lavie tried to remove her ankle monitor and evade authorities – accusations that raised concerns about flight risk.

The defense had argued Lavie’s history of childhood sexual trauma and psychiatric diagnoses – including post-traumatic stress disorder – would make court-ordered treatment a better path than incarceration. The judge was not persuaded at the earlier hearing.

Charges and Allegations in the Case

What she’s accused of

Prosecutors say Lavie, who has also worked as an OnlyFans content creator, used dating apps to get close to people and then allegedly stole from them. The suspected crimes took place over roughly a year, spanning late 2025 and 2026, in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

Authorities allege she targeted older, wealthier men and some younger women, taking items such as expensive watches, cash and other valuables. One count in the case references a total of $121,500. If convicted on the most serious counts, Lavie faces up to 11 years behind bars.

Other Names Connected to the Case

Stephen Cloobeck’s role

Also in the legal maze is Stephen Cloobeck – accused of trying to assist Lavie and charged with witness tampering. Cloobeck has pleaded not guilty, adding another headline-making layer to the proceedings.

His involvement has drawn attention as the case unfolds, and any developments around his charges will likely affect how observers view the larger matter.

Public Reaction and Social Media Buzz

Instagram comments and skepticism

When ABC7LA posted about the courtroom scene on Instagram, more than a thousand people chimed in. Many commenters expressed skepticism about the mental health defense and suggested the outburst was a tactic to delay or derail the trial.

Users voiced a range of opinions – from calls for accountability to blunt skepticism that she was claiming mental illness only after being caught. The online conversation underlined how true-crime stories quickly become part of LA’s larger public discourse.

If you want to follow updates, the case will return to the Mental Health Courthouse in Hollywood on Sept. 9, and local outlets are expected to continue coverage. For more short-form updates, the original reporting outlets also have social feeds and a crime channel on TikTok you can follow.