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Rick Ross Arrested for Domestic Violence Allegations
Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses him of strangling and hitting her at Miami Beach home.
In brief
Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses him of strangling and hitting her at Miami Beach home. Rick Ross faces battery by strangulation and battery charges following alleged domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion in August. Originally reported by Cbsnews.
Arrest Details
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in connection with a domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion where a woman accused him of repeatedly striking her and restricting her breathing in August.
Legal Name and Surrender
Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, voluntarily surrendered to detectives at Miami Beach Police headquarters Thursday before being taken into custody.
Charges and Allegations
The 50-year-old rapper faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery from an alleged August domestic violence incident reported to police on Sept. 29.
Incident Timeline
On Aug. 28, the woman said Ross woke her at 7:44 a.m. angry she was tagged on Instagram, slapped her, and later struck her in the chest and restricted her breathing.
Physical Abuse Details
Ross allegedly grabbed the woman by her ponytail, slammed her against a wall, caused a busted lip, pushed her to the floor, turned on the shower, and attempted to spray her with the shower head.
Denials and Legal Proceedings
Ross denied the allegations in a video statement, and his attorney urged the public not to rush to judgment as the case moves through the legal process.
Bond and Court Order
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer set Ross' bond at $4,000 on the battery by strangulation charge and $1,000 on the misdemeanor battery charge, for a total of $5,000.
Post-Arraignment Plans
Ross bonded out late Thursday, declined to answer further questions, and stated he plans to travel to Dubai and Paris for performances over the weekend.
What to remember
Rick Ross faces battery by strangulation and battery charges following alleged domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion in August.
