Rapper Rick Ross Arrested in Miami Beach on Felony and Misdemeanor Battery Charges
Rapper Rick Ross, whose legal name is William Roberts II, was arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, and charged with felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery stemming from a domestic violence accusation. His attorney maintains his innocence.
Chattanooga, TN, October 1, 2026 — Rapper Rick Ross, known legally as William Roberts II, has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida. The charges against him include felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery.
The arrest stems from an accusation of domestic violence. Authorities took Ross into custody in Miami Beach. The specific details of the domestic violence incident leading to the charges were not immediately available.
Following the arrest, Rick Ross’s legal representation stated that his attorney maintains his innocence. Further information regarding the legal proceedings, including potential court dates or bail arrangements, has not yet been publicly disclosed.
The rapper, whose real name is William Roberts II, has faced legal scrutiny in the past. However, the current charges involve allegations of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery, indicating serious accusations related to the domestic violence incident. The case is unfolding in Miami Beach, Florida.
Information regarding the accuser or the timeline of events preceding the arrest was not provided. The defense’s stance is that Roberts II is innocent, and details on how the defense plans to proceed are pending.
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