Rick Ross Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges

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Rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges after being accused of battery and strangulation, according to local authorities. The incident allegedly occurred on August 28, when Ross allegedly struck a woman multiple times, choked her with the collar of her shirt, and slammed her into a wall. The woman later filed a report with police, leading to Ross’s surrender at the Miami Beach Police Station on Thursday.

Legal Proceedings and Defense Claims

Ross, whose legal name is William Roberts II, faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor battery charge. His attorney, Steve Sadow, stated that the ex-girlfriend making the accusations has not filed a police report until a month after the incident allegedly occurred. Sadow emphasized that Ross is innocent and has pled not guilty to the charges, urging the public to allow the judicial process to proceed without prejudice.

Previous Legal History

Ross has a history of legal issues, including a 2017 plea of no contest for aggravated assault. He was accused of forcing a man into a guesthouse at his suburban-Atlanta mansion and beating him with a handgun. However, under a first-offender program in Georgia, the court exonerated him of guilt on that felony count.

Music Career and Influence

Ross, a longtime South Florida resident, gained prominence in 2006 with his debut single “Hustlin’,” which was certified platinum twice by the RIAA and sparked a bidding war for his services. He eventually signed with Def Jam Records, and his debut album, “Port of Miami,” also achieved platinum status and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Ross has since released several chart-topping albums and has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

In 2008, Ross founded the influential label Maybach Music Group (MMG), which helped launch the careers of artists like Wale, Meek Mill, and French Montana. His most recent album, “Set In Stone,” was released in July, continuing his legacy in the music industry.

Source: Breitbart

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