Rapper Rick Ross is set to appear in a Miami courtroom on Friday, October 30, after prosecutors reduced the domestic‑violence case against him to a single misdemeanor battery count.
Key points
- The felony battery‑by‑strangulation charge against Rick Ross has been dismissed, leaving a misdemeanor battery/domestic‑violence charge pending.
- Ross is scheduled for arraignment on October 30 in Miami, where he has entered a not‑guilty plea.
- The allegations stem from an August 28 incident at his Star Island residence, with the complainant citing physical assault and injuries.
- Both Ross and his lawyer have denied the accusations and called for due‑process before any conclusions are drawn.
According to NBC 6 South Florida, the 50‑year‑old artist—legal name William Leonard Roberts II—will be arraigned on a misdemeanor battery/domestic‑violence charge stemming from an alleged altercation at his Star Island home in Miami Beach.
The original felony battery‑by‑strangulation charge that Ross faced has been dropped, with court documents indicating that the state is now pursuing only the misdemeanor count, as reported by Yahoo.com.
Felony charge withdrawn, misdemeanor remains
The alleged incident is said to have occurred on August 28, when the woman involved told investigators that Ross became angry after she was tagged in an Instagram photo, questioned her about another relationship, and then struck her multiple times, twisted the collar of her hoodie, and slammed her against a wall, resulting in a busted lip, according to the arrest report.
Police records show the woman reported the incident on September 29; Ross surrendered to Miami Beach police on October 1 and has pleaded not guilty to the remaining charge, maintaining his innocence throughout the public statements.
Alleged August 28 incident at Star Island residence
Ross’s attorney, Bradley Horenstein, has publicly expressed doubts about the strength of the case and urged the public not to rush to judgment, while the rapper himself has called the accusations fabricated and said he is confident the legal process will resolve the matter.
Reader questions
What charge is Rick Ross currently facing?
He is facing a misdemeanor battery/domestic‑violence charge after the original felony charge was dropped.
When is the arraignment scheduled?
The arraignment is set for Friday, October 30, in a Miami court.
Source: yahoo.com
