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Johnny Ortiz Wiki – Biography
Johnny Ortiz is an actor, known for Ali (2001), Peppermint (2018) and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019). who has starred in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie and Disney’s McFarland USA, has been charged with attempted murder.
Johnny Ortiz is best known as a Movie Actor. Film and television actor who is best recognized for his portrayal of Jose Cardenas in the 2015 sports drama McFarland, USA. He is also known for his work on the 2015 TV series American Crime. He was born on April 21, 1996 in the United States. In 2017, he collaborated with Julianne Moore on a project. He made his professional acting debut on a 2011 episode of Southland.
Johnny Ortiz Age
Johnny Ortiz’s age is unclear.
Charged
A criminal complaint filed in Los Angeles says that Ortiz and codefendant Armando Miguel Navarro attempted to kill Brian Duke.
The complaint, obtained by People, says that the two tried to murder the individual “for the benefit of, at the direction of, and in association with a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further and assist in criminal conduct by gang members”.
It also alleges that Navarro used a handgun to shoot Duke on May 24, and Ortiz – whose role in the crime is not clear – is being held on $1.1 million bails, while Navarro is being held on $2 million bails.
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Both pleaded not guilty during a court appearance in Los Angeles yesterday (July 20), and are due back in court for a preliminary hearing on September 22. Ortiz could face 25 years in prison if he is convicted.
“Johnny does everything to help the community and the Hispanic community especially. Johnny has contributed to many non-profit organizations and community organizations. He is in jail fighting for his case that he is innocent on. We want our beloved family member back with us.”
Ortiz played the role of ‘Busboy’ in El Camino and also appeared on ABC series American Crime.
Go Fund Me
Ortiz’s family has set up a GoFundMe page (which appears to no longer be alive at the time of writing) to raise funds to release him on bond, saying: “Johnny is everything to our family.