Rick Ross Released After Miami-Dade Arrest, Denies Domestic Violence Allegations

Rick Ross speaks to reporters after leaving jail in Miami-Dade on October 1st, 2026.

Rick Ross was released from jail Thursday, October 1st, after being arrested in Miami-Dade County on domestic violence charges. Speaking to reporters after his release, the rapper denied the allegations. His attorney has entered a not-guilty plea, according to NBC6’s reporting on the court proceedings.

Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, faces battery and battery by strangulation charges. NBC6 reported that he surrendered to authorities and was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. The station subsequently confirmed that he left after posting bond.

“I am totally innocent of these fabricated allegations made against me,” Ross said outside the jail, according to NBC6. The station identified his attorney as Bradley Horenstein and reported an arraignment date of October 22nd. That court appearance remains the next scheduled step described in its coverage.

WSVN’s account of Thursday’s hearing also reported the not-guilty plea. Citing the arrest report, the station said the alleged incident happened on August 28th and involved a dispute over an Instagram photo. The woman told police that Ross repeatedly struck her. Those statements are allegations in a police account; the arrest and initial hearing do not establish that they occurred.

The distinction matters as the story develops. A charge identifies an accusation, while a plea records the defendant’s response. Neither an arrest photograph nor a release on bond resolves the underlying case. Readers should distinguish confirmed court developments from commentary and from claims circulating separately on social media.

This report reflects the release and denial reported Thursday, rather than earlier coverage that described Ross as still in custody. Further coverage should follow the court record and clearly identify any response from the parties. Follow PowerPage’s Hip-Hop News coverage for verified developments across the music community.