{
  "id": 12270338,
  "title": "I’m totally innocent – Rick Ross speaks after arrest over alleged domestic abuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/im-totally-innocent-rick-ross-speaks-after-arrest-over-alleged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T00:57:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/im-totally-innocent-rick-ross-speaks-after-arrest-over-alleged-domestic-abuse/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rap mogul Rick Ross has vehemently denied accusations that he physically abused his former girlfriend after being apprehended in Miami on domestic violence charges. On Thursday, October 1, Ross was apprehended and taken into custody at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, where he was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and battery by strangulation, stemming from an alleged incident in Miami Beach. Upon posting bail, Ross addressed the media, asserting his innocence, stating, \"I’m totally innocent of these fabricated allegations made against me.\" His lawyer, however, dismissed inquiries surrounding the allegations, announcing plans to travel to Dubai, Paris, and partake in a meal in the days to come. Ross' arrest was precipitated by claims from his ex, Jazzma Kendrick, who informed police of a verbal altercation on August 28 arising from a social media post. Kendrick alleged that Ross physically assaulted her, allegedly slapping her, striking her chest, grabbing her ponytail, and slamming her head onto the ground, resulting in injuries to her lip and breathing difficulties. She had previously posted images on Instagram depicting her alleged injuries, alleging that Ross treated her \"like a punching bag.\" Ross made his initial appearance before Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Mindy S. Glazer, entering a not guilty plea. His legal team, comprised of attorneys Bradley Horenstein and Steve Sadow, also refuted the allegations, questioning the motivations behind Kendrick's accusations and noting that she reported the incident approximately a month later. They maintained Ross' innocence and advised the public to refrain from prejudging the case until the legal proceedings unfold. The statement \"I’m totally innocent – Rick Ross speaks after arrest over alleged domestic abuse\" was initially published on The Ghanaian Chronicle.",
  "summary": "US rapper Rick Ross has denied allegations that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend after being arrested in Miami on domestic violence charges. Rozay was arrested on Thursday, October 1, and booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on misdemeanor domestic battery and battery by strangulation charges linked to an alleged incident in Miami Beach. After […] The post I’m totally innocent –…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}