Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges in Miami Beach
Rapper's arrest stems from August 28 incident with his then-girlfriend at his Florida mansion; Ross charged with felony battery by strangulation
Rapper Rick Ross, born William Roberts, was arrested in Miami Beach on October 1 on domestic violence charges. According to reports, the arrest stems from an incident on August 28 at his Florida mansion involving his then-girlfriend.
Ross faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery, both classified as domestic violence. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. and has retained attorney Bradley Horenstein.
Bond was set at $5,000 for the felony charge and $1,000 for the misdemeanor, with his arraignment scheduled for October 22. According to Stereogum, Ross's former girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, had recently accused him of physical abuse, posting images of a bruised lip on Instagram.
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