Domestic Violence Charges
Rapper Rick Ross faces felony battery and domestic violence charges in Miami.
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The arrest report alleges that Ross grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against a wall, then struck her in the face while she was bent over, injuring her lip.
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The report says the woman escaped and left the home; she reported the alleged attack to police on Sept. 29, and Ross surrendered to police Thursday morning.
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The alleged victim told police that Ross also pushed her to the floor, turned on the shower and tried to spray her with the showerhead.
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Miami-Dade jail and court records listed Ross as booked at 6:10 a.m. Thursday.
Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on felony and misdemeanor battery charges related to a domestic violence incident, News4JAX reported. The 50-year-old faces charges of battery by strangulation and simple battery, both classified as domestic violence offenses. His bond was set at $6,000, and his attorney entered a not-guilty plea at his Thursday morning booking.
The alleged incident occurred on August 28 following an argument over a woman being tagged in an Instagram photo, according to US Magazine. Ross surrendered to police Thursday morning after the alleged victim reported the attack to authorities on September 29. His arraignment is scheduled for October 22.
How Police Say The Attack Unfolded
The arrest report details a violent confrontation at Ross's home. According to WPXI, police say Ross grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against a wall. He then allegedly struck her in the face while she was bent over, injuring her lip. The report also states Ross pushed her to the floor, turned on the shower, and tried to spray her with the showerhead.
The woman managed to escape and left the home following the alleged assault. She did not report the incident to police immediately but filed a report on September 29, more than a month after the alleged August 28 attack occurred.
Legal Process Begins With Not-Guilty Plea
Rick Ross's attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf during his Thursday morning booking at Miami-Dade jail at 6:10 a.m., Click Orlando reported. The lawyer denied all allegations and urged the public to allow the legal process to proceed before drawing conclusions. Ross faces serious charges that carry potential prison time if convicted.
The case will proceed to arraignment on October 22. Authorities have not confirmed any connection between these charges and recent allegations made by Ross's former girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick on social media, who claimed physical abuse.
Prior Allegations Add to Controversy
The arrest comes after former girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick made public allegations on social media claiming Ross physically abused her. However, Miami authorities have not indicated whether Kendrick's claims connect to the current domestic violence case or charges.
The timing of the allegations and arrest has intensified scrutiny on Ross. His legal team continues to maintain his innocence while the criminal justice process moves forward.
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