Rick Ross He turned himself in to police Thursday and was arrested on two counts of battery after an ex-girlfriend accused him of assaulting her during an incident in August.
The rapper has been accused of strangulation and rape. Online records linked both charges to domestic violence.
Rick Ross has been charged with aggravated murder by strangulation after his ex-girlfriend’s allegations
The woman told police the alleged confrontation occurred Aug. 28 at her and Ross’ home. She claimed Ross woke her up while she was sleeping and confronted her about a social media photo.
According to law enforcement sources, she alleged that Ross questioned whether she had lied to him. She claimed he then slapped her.
according to tmzThe woman also accused Ross of repeatedly hitting her after asking her if she was having an affair with anyone else. She further alleged that he hit her several times on the chest.
His allegations also became the basis for the strangulation charge. She claimed Ross strangled her until she couldn’t breathe. She also accused him of grabbing her braid and throwing her against the wall.
According to the source, the woman provided police with photographs of her alleged injuries.
Ross voluntarily surrendered to authorities but did not discuss the charges with police. Court records showed he pleaded not guilty to both charges.
His attorneys, Steve Sadow and Bradley Horenstein, denied the allegations.
“Mr. Roberts is innocent and has pleaded not guilty to the charges,” he said.
The lawyers also raised questions on the timing of the complaint. He said the woman did not lodge a police report until about a month after the alleged incident.
Ross remained in the Miami-Dade County Jail while his legal team worked toward his release. Authorities set bond at $5,000 on the felony strangulation charge and $1,000 on the misdemeanor battery charge.
The rapper was scheduled to stand trial on October 22.
The source also revealed that Ross’s ex-girlfriend had previously shared photos showing injuries, which she blamed on Ross. However, initial reports said it was unclear whether those photos were related to the allegations.
As the felony and misdemeanor cases went through the legal process, Ross continued to deny wrongdoing.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.