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Rapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence, battery charges

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Kindelan, K. (2026, October 1). Rapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence, battery charges. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/GMA/Culture/rapper-rick-ross-arrested-domestic-violence-battery-charges/story?id=136917882

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Rick Ross, the rapper known for his hit song "Hustlin'," was arrested Thursday in Miami-Dade County on two counts of battery related to an alleged incident of domestic violence, including one count specifically for battery by strangulation. The arrest details are documented in local jail records. This story is ongoing and further updates may be available soon.

Written by AI on 2026-10-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Thursday, Rick Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was arrested in Miami Beach on charges of domestic violence, including one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor charge of battery. The rapper appeared via Zoom at bond court before Judge Mindy Glazer, who determined there was probable cause for the arrest based on an alleged incident that occurred on August 28. Ross's attorney, Bradley Horenstein, denied the allegations and maintained his client's innocence. An arraignment is scheduled for October 22 in Miami-Dade County.

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The "Hustlin'" rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is booked in Miami-Dade County jail on two charges of battery, including battery by strangulation.

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🔮 The "Hustlin'" rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is booked in Miami-Dade County jail on two charges of battery, including battery by strangulation.

2026-10-01 · ABC News (US)

Rapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence, battery charges · assertive framing

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Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday on domestic violence charges, jail records show. asserted

records → arrest → charges

The "Hustlin'" rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, is booked in Miami-Dade County jail on two charges of battery, including battery by strangulation. asserted

name → Hustlin → strangulation

The charges are listed as involving domestic violence. asserted

charges → list → violence

This is a developing story. asserted

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