Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses rapper of strangling, hitting her at Miami Beach home
Rick Ross Arrested After Woman Accuses Him of Assault
Wertynews.com – Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses him of strangling and hitting her at his Miami Beach home. The rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, was taken into custody after an investigation into the allegations.
Ross, 50, faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor battery charge. He later posted bond after a Miami-Dade judge set the total amount at $5,000.
Alleged incident at Miami Beach residence
Investigators said the alleged confrontation happened Aug. 28 at Ross’ Star Island residence and was reported to police on Sept. 29. The woman told detectives that she and Ross had been in a relationship for about a year and had lived at the home together.
According to the arrest report, the woman said she woke around 7:44 a.m. after Ross confronted her about being tagged in an Instagram photograph. She alleged that he questioned her and struck her in the face.
The woman also told investigators that the argument continued in a bathroom later that morning. She alleged Ross hit her in the chest and restricted her breathing by grabbing and twisting the collar of her hoodie.
Investigators said she further accused him of pulling her ponytail, forcing her into a wall and hitting her in the face, causing a split lip. She said she eventually left the bathroom and departed the residence after Ross left.
Evidence and arrest details
Police said they received a sworn statement and photographs of the woman’s injuries with timestamps. Detectives also reviewed security footage that reportedly showed a friend arriving to pick her up but being denied access to the property.
Rick Ross arrested after woman made the allegations, but he voluntarily surrendered to Miami Beach police detectives rather than being arrested on the date of the reported incident. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m.
Attorney denies the allegations
Ross’ attorney, Bradley Horenstein, said the accusations were false and urged the public not to reach conclusions while the case proceeds.
“All I can say is that the allegations are false. He's innocent. Everything is going to come out,” Horenstein said.
Ross appeared remotely in Miami-Dade bond court by Zoom. Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer said she found probable cause for the case to move forward at that stage and set bond at $4,000 for the felony allegation and $1,000 for the misdemeanor charge.
Bond conditions and next court date
As a condition of his release, Ross was ordered to have no direct or indirect contact with the alleged victim, who was identified in court only by her initials. The order also bars contact through other people, social media and electronic communications.
He must remain away from the woman’s home, workplace and school. The court also ordered him to surrender firearms and concealed weapons, prohibited firearm possession while the case is pending, and required him to avoid criminal activity and illegal drugs.
Rick Ross arrested after woman accused him of assault does not mean the allegations have been proven. Bond conditions and a probable-cause finding are preliminary steps in a criminal case, not a determination of guilt. Ross is scheduled to be arraigned Oct. 22.
Frequently asked questions
What charges does Rick Ross face? He faces a felony charge of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor battery charge in Miami-Dade County.
Was Rick Ross released from custody? Yes. He was released after posting the $5,000 bond set by the judge.
What happens at the arraignment? At an arraignment, the court formally addresses the charges and the defendant may enter a plea. The case remains pending.