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California Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Botched Buttock Injection

3/27/2026

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Gomez Convicted Manslaughter

A California jury convicted Vivian Alexandra Gomez (the defendant), 53, of felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of Christina Ashten Gourkani.
Gomez performed illegal silicone buttock injections on Gourkani at a hotel in April 2023, causing respiratory failure and death.
Prosecutors said silicone was found in Gourkani's bloodstream, and she developed an infection leading to a pulmonary embolism.
Gomez is scheduled for sentencing on May 5.

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Ivanna Ortiz Charged

Ivanna Ortiz, a Florida woman, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault after allegedly shooting at Rihanna's home on March 8.
Ortiz fired about 20 rounds with an assault rifle, striking Rihanna's home while her family was present.
Prosecutors described the incident as potentially deadly, citing Ortiz's prior angry posts about Rihanna.
The motive remains unclear, and Ortiz is jailed on a $1.8 million bail with life imprisonment possible.

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Gomez Convicted Manslaughter

A California jury convicted Vivian Alexandra Gomez (the defendant), 53, of felony involuntary manslaughter in the death of Christina Ashten Gourkani.
Gomez performed illegal silicone buttock injections on Gourkani at a hotel in April 2023, causing respiratory failure and death.
Prosecutors said silicone was found in Gourkani's bloodstream, and she developed an infection leading to a pulmonary embolism.
Gomez is scheduled for sentencing on May 5.

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