Jillian Shriner Approved for Mental Health Diversion Program in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, a judge approved Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, to participate in a two-year mental health diversion program. This program could lead to the dismissal of two felony charges related to an incident where she allegedly exchanged gunfire with police officers who were searching for hit-and-run suspects in Eagle Rock. The judge determined that Shriner is eligible and suitable for diversion. As part of the conditions, she must abstain from drugs and alcohol, attend therapy sessions weekly, undergo random drug and alcohol testing, attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and not possess any firearms or knives. A progress report hearing is scheduled for January 9 in downtown Los Angeles.
Shriner faced charges of willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and assault with a semiautomatic firearm following the incident in April. During the search for hit-and-run suspects near her home, police officers saw Shriner with a handgun in her yard. Despite orders to drop the weapon, she allegedly pointed it at the officers, leading to gunfire. Shriner was shot but not seriously injured, and she was taken into custody after fleeing into her residence. She was later released on $1 million bail. A 9mm handgun was recovered from her home.
Jillian Shriner, who has authored books including one about serial killer Samuel Little, was not the target of the search conducted by the LAPD. She and Scott Shriner have been married since 2005 and have two adopted children. The judge's decision to allow her to enter the mental health diversion program offers a potential path to resolving the legal charges she faces. The next court hearing will provide an update on her progress in the program.