Phony showgirls attacked tourists over Vegas photo tip dispute

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 23:37 · Archive

Two women dressed as showgirls attacked two North Carolina tourists outside Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip on 30 September after a dispute over payment for photographs. The altercation began when the tourists stopped to take pictures with the women in showgirl costumes and tipped them $20 before walking away.

Jennifer Ortiz allegedly followed the tourists and demanded between $60 and $180 for the photos. Video obtained by police showed Ortiz striking one of the tourists multiple times. According to a police report reviewed by Fox 5 Vegas, the male victim was struck 22 times. Ortiz allegedly removed her white high-heeled boot and hit the man in the forehead, leaving a cut nearly 2 inches long. The female victim was tackled by Magdellena Romero, pulled by the hair and punched repeatedly in the face and head.

Ortiz was seen on video launching a profanity-laced tirade at other tourists as security separated the brawl. Both women were arrested. A third showgirl involved was not charged after claiming she only tried to break up the fight. The two suspects told police the tourists had initiated the fight, and Romero said she only stepped in to help her co-worker.

How it is being reported

• Las Vegas showgirl allegedly beats tourist with high heel after $20 photo tip sparks brawlVideo shows showgirls attacking two North Carolina tourists outside Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip after a $20 tip dispute escalated.Fox News · 8 Oct, 23:22
• Phony Vegas showgirls attack pair of tourists on iconic Strip over $20 tipTwo phony Vegas showgirls attacked a pair of tourists over a $20 tip – demanding they instead pay upwards of $180 – sparking a larger brawl as they hounded people along the famed Strip.New York Post · 8 Oct, 09:44

In this story: Jennifer Ortiz · Magdellena Romero · Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino · Las Vegas Strip · North Carolina

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