The rapper Rick Ross was arrested in Miami Beach on Thursday, facing serious domestic violence charges following allegations made by an ex-girlfriend. He was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 AM local time and is charged with one felony count of battery by strangulation and a misdemeanor count of battery. His bond has been set at $6,000, according to Miami-Dade jail and court records.
Arrest Details
Local authorities have not disclosed the specific circumstances surrounding Ross’s arrest or the details of the alleged incident. Additionally, the identity of the alleged victim has not been revealed. The Guardian has reached out to the musician’s representative for further comment.
Allegations from Ex-Girlfriend
The arrest follows allegations made by Jazzma Kendrick, Ross’s ex-girlfriend, who accused him of physical abuse. According to People magazine, Kendrick shared images on her Instagram story showing a swollen lip, which she claims was caused by Ross. She wrote:
