Adva Lavie’S Trial Paused After Court Outburst — Competency Evaluation Ordered

Overview

Adva Lavie — who also goes by Mia Ventura, Shoshana and Shana — is facing a Los Angeles County criminal trial after authorities say she used dating apps to get close to people and then stole from them. The proceedings were interrupted on Wednesday when Lavie created a disturbance in the courtroom and the judge paused the case.

Prosecutors say the alleged incidents took place across Los Angeles and Riverside counties over roughly a year spanning late 2025 and 2026. Lavie, an OnlyFans content creator, is charged in multiple felony counts tied to break-ins and thefts of high-value items from victims she allegedly met online.

Courtroom outburst leads to pause

Local reports say Lavie loudly protested in the courtroom, prompting immediate attention from the judge and attorneys. After the disruption, court officials halted the trial so she could be assessed for mental competency.

"I can’t do this in custody — I need help and I want to go home," one paraphrased outcry reportedly captured during the disturbance.

According to reporting from The Independent, the case will resume after a competency evaluation and Lavie is due back Sept. 9 at the Mental Health Courthouse in Hollywood for further proceedings.

Defense’s prior request and the judge’s ruling

Earlier in the case Lavie’s defense team sought a mental health diversion, arguing her background includes childhood sexual trauma and psychiatric diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder, and that court-ordered treatment would be more appropriate than incarceration.

Judge Keith previously denied that diversion request and ordered Lavie to remain in jail. Court documents also say she allegedly removed her ankle monitor and tried to evade law enforcement, actions that influenced the judge’s decision to keep her detained.

Allegations, timeline and possible penalties

Prosecutors allege Lavie targeted mainly older, affluent men — and some younger women — after meeting them on dating apps, then stole expensive watches, cash and other valuables from their homes. The alleged scheme is said to have unfolded over late 2025 into 2026 across Los Angeles and Riverside counties.

One count in the case lists a loss amount of $121,500. If convicted on the charges as filed, Lavie could face up to 11 years in prison, according to court materials.

Co-defendant and related charges

Stephen Cloobeck is named in the matter as someone accused of trying to assist Lavie and has been charged with witness tampering. Cloobeck has pleaded not guilty to the allegation, and his involvement is a separate thread in the broader case.

Investigators and prosecutors will continue to sort through the alleged incidents as the mental competency evaluation proceeds and the court sets the next dates for hearings.