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Rapper Rick Ross arrested on domestic violence charges

Rapper Rick Ross has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault by strangulation following allegations of domestic violence against an ex-girlfriend. While the artist denies the claims and maintains his innocence, he is scheduled to face trial on October 22.

Rapper William Roberts II, widely known as Rick Ross, recently surrendered to police following accusations of domestic violence involving an ex-girlfriend. According to an official police report, the incident allegedly took place on August 28. The accuser claims the rapper struck her multiple times, pushed her against a wall, and strangled her with the collar of her shirt after an argument about infidelity. Ross has been formally charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and a lesser assault offense.

Defense attorney Steve Sadow has refuted the allegations, asserting his client's innocence and questioning the accuser's motivations due to the delay in reporting the incident. Following his arrest, the rapper was released on a 5,000 dollar bond. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is currently awaiting his court appearance scheduled for October 22. Ross, who achieved international fame with his 2006 hit Hustlin', has requested that the public respect the legal process as the case proceeds.

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