Crime & Safetyscore 938·8 metrosupdated 3h ago

Felony Charge Dropped Against Rapper Rick Ross in Domestic Violence Case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge of battery by strangulation against rapper Rick Ross due to insufficient evidence. He still faces a misdemeanor charge related to domestic violence and has pleaded not guilty.

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