Two tourists were injured in a violent altercation involving showgirls on the Las Vegas Strip. The incident allegedly stemmed from a disagreement over a $20 tip for photos.
Jennifer Ortiz and Magdellena Romero were arrested following the September 30 confrontation outside Planet Hollywood. Police responded to reports of a fight involving women dressed as showgirls.
According to an arrest report, visitors from North Carolina posed for photos with three showgirls. They paid a $20 tip before attempting to leave. Ortiz allegedly pursued them, demanding an additional $60 to $180 for the photos.
Police stated Ortiz attacked one tourist, striking them multiple times. She reportedly removed her high-heeled boot and used it to hit the visitor in the forehead, causing a nearly 2-inch cut. Surveillance footage captured the victim being struck over 22 times.
A separate video showed the scene escalating, with two showgirls fighting a man and woman. The footage revealed a performer pulling a woman’s hair and repeatedly punching her. Meanwhile, a man with a bloodied face attempted to intervene, shouting, “Hey! Get off her,” as the fight continued.
Another showgirl remained nearby but unsuccessfully tried to de-escalate the situation, according to police.
The injured tourists declined hospitalization but provided written statements and requested charges against those involved.
An additional complaint involved a man charged $218 after agreeing to pay $60 for photos. The man claimed that Ortiz facilitated this transaction using her phone but later realized the unexpected charge.
Ortiz later told investigators a tourist was the aggressor, while Romero stated she intervened believing her friend, Ortiz, was under attack.
Ortiz faces charges of battery and obtaining money under false pretenses under $1,200. Romero is charged with battery. Both are held at the Clark County Detention Center.
This incident follows a court order for Ortiz to stay out of legal trouble after a similar event on Fremont Street in March. Both women are due back in court on December 3.
Greg Wehner reports on U.S. news and crime for Fox News Digital, focusing on law enforcement and major national stories.