American rapper and music executive Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami Beach, Florida, over allegations that he assaulted a woman during a dispute at his Star Island home.
The rapper, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, voluntarily turned himself in to Miami Beach police on Thursday, October 1, and was subsequently booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Centre.
Ross is facing one felony charge of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanour count of battery. According to police documents, the allegations relate to an incident said to have occurred on August 28, although the woman reported it to police on September 29.
Authorities allege that Ross physically assaulted the woman during the incident and restricted her breathing. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Ross has pleaded not guilty, while his legal team has denied the accusations and questioned the circumstances surrounding the complaint.
