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Rick Ross Felony Charge Dropped In Domestic Violence Case

Prosecutors dismiss felony battery charge against rapper, leaving two misdemeanors.

New York Editorial News Desk October 30, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Felony battery charge dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
  • Two misdemeanor charges remain: battery and battery/domestic violence.
  • Ex-girlfriend previously reported physical altercation to police.

Prosecutors have dismissed the felony battery charge against rapper Rick Ross, according to new court documents.

The rapper now faces two misdemeanor charges: one for battery and another for battery/domestic violence.

Ross had previously pleaded not guilty to the felony battery charge and the misdemeanor battery charge.

An ex-girlfriend had called the cops several weeks earlier, alleging that Ross had slapped, struck, and choked her.

She also claimed he had grabbed her ponytail and slammed her against a wall.

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