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Woman pleads not guilty to charges in murder-for-hire plot targeting Woodland Hills doctor
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· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The case is connected to a slaying that occurred on August 23, 2024, outside a clinic in Woodland Hills.
Ahang Mirshojae, a 54-year-old resident of Calabasas, has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. She is accused of being involved in a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a Woodland Hills doctor. The alleged gunman, Evan Hardman, is also charged with murder and is set to be arraigned.
Two other defendants were previously cleared of murder charges due to insufficient evidence. Further details about the case are available from the Los Angeles County Superior Court, where the trial is ongoing. The case is connected to a slaying that occurred on August 23, 2024, outside a clinic in Woodland Hills.
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Category: local Published: August 10, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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