US rapper Rick Ross arrested
American rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami on charges of battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery following allegations of domestic abuse. A judge set his bond at $5,000 and issued a stay-away order, while his attorney maintains his innocence.
Why it matters
The case involves serious criminal allegations against a high-profile public figure, highlighting legal procedures in domestic violence cases.
American rapper Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami, Florida, over allegations of physical abuse and assault. The arrest came after the rapper’s ex-girlfriend, Jazzma Kendrick, accused him of physically abusing her, including allegedly choking her during an August dispute. Ross was arrested on Thursday and charged with one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. Both charges are classified as domestic violence-related, according to online jail records. The 50-year-old rapper’s arrest came days after Kendrick took to Instagram to accuse him of physical abuse. According to WPLG, the alleged incident occurred on August 28 and was reported later. Ross appeared via Zoom before Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer at a bond hearing on Thursday morning. The judge said she had reviewed the arrest report and found probable cause in the case.
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