Rick Ross arrested on domestic battery and strangulation charges
Rick Ross has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Miami Beach, facing one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. The arrest comes days after his ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick publicly alleged on Instagram that he physically abused her, posting images of a swollen lip she claimed he caused.
The rapper was arrested and booked at Turner Guilford Knight correctional centre at 6:10am on Thursday with bond set at $6,000. Ross, a longtime Miami resident with five number one albums, has retained attorney Bradley Horenstein, and his arraignment is scheduled for 22 October. Local authorities have not disclosed the circumstances of the alleged incident or identified the alleged victim in the arrest.
- Rapper arrested on strangulation and battery charges in Miami
- Ex-girlfriend had publicly alleged physical abuse days earlier
- Bond set at $6,000, arraignment scheduled for 22 October
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Rick Ross is an American rapper and music executive based in Miami who has been prominent in hip hop for over two decades. He has achieved significant commercial success, including multiple number one albums.
Battery by strangulation and assault charges relate to allegations of physical violence, typically occurring between people in intimate relationships. The strangulation charge, being a felony, indicates allegations of force applied to the neck or throat, while the assault charge indicates other alleged physical harm.
His ex-girlfriend Jazzma Kendrick recently made allegations of physical abuse public through social media. Criminal charges are allegations of wrongdoing but do not determine guilt or innocence; that outcome is established through the legal process.