Rapper Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Battery Charges
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Authorities stated Ross faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery in connection with an alleged incident at his Star Island mansion.
A woman accused him of repeatedly striking her and restricting her breathing during an altercation. Ross's attorney stated the allegations are false. He appeared in court on Thursday. The 50-year-old artist was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The arrest occurred after Ross's appearance at the MS Book Festival. His attorney is seeking an expedited release.
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- Center-LeftABC NewsRapper Rick Ross appears in court after arrest on domestic violence, battery charges (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftCBS NewsRick Ross accused of strangling, hitting woman in Miami Beach (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftNBC NewsRick Ross charged with battery after alleged attack on girlfriend (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe Express TribuneRick Ross attorney seeks expedited release during Miami Beach arrest hearing (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe Washington PostRapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterAssociated PressRapper Rick Ross stands charged with battery after a woman alleges domestic violence - apnews.com (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterBorder ReportRapper Rick Ross arrested and charged with battery after domestic violence accusation (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterMiami HeraldRapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence charge in Miami Beach (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterNew Haven RegisterRapper Rick Ross stands charged with battery after a woman alleges domestic violence (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterThe Clarion-LedgerRick Ross, fresh off MS Book Festival appearance, arrested in Florida - The Clarion-Ledger (opens the publisher’s site)