Rick Ross Gets Reality Check From Judge During Jail Hearing

Pasted markdown(9).md File 1. HEADLINE OPTIONS Rick Ross Arrested on Battery Charges After Ex-Girlfriend’s Claim Rick Ross Turns Himself In After Ex-Girlfriend Reports Alleged Assault Rick Ross Faces Battery Case After Ex-Girlfriend’s Allegations 2. SUBHEAD The rapper surrendered to Miami-Dade police Thursday and pleaded not guilty to felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges. 3. FEATURED IMAGE Image concept: Rick Ross’s police booking photo showing him in a floral button-down shirt. ALT TEXT: Rick Ross pictured in a floral button-down shirt in a Miami-Dade County jail booking photo. 4. META DESCRIPTION Rick Ross was arrested in Miami-Dade after an ex-girlfriend reported alleged violence. The rapper pleaded not guilty and his lawyers deny the claims. 5. SEO KEYWORDS Rick Ross, Rick Ross arrest, Rick Ross battery charges, Rick Ross ex-girlfriend, Rick Ross Miami arrest, Rick Ross domestic violence case, Rick Ross battery by strangulation, Rick Ross court case, Rick Ross allegations, Rick Ross lawyer SEO Title: Rick Ross Arrested on Battery Charges After Ex’s Allegations URL Slug: rick-ross-arrested-battery-charges-ex-girlfriend 6. ARTICLE BODY Rick Ross has been arrested in Miami-Dade County after an ex-girlfriend reported an alleged violent incident involving the rapper. Ross turned himself in to police Thursday morning and is facing charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery. According to law enforcement sources cited in the supplied report, the woman contacted police Tuesday and said the alleged incident happened on August 28 at a home she shared with Ross. She reportedly told authorities that Ross woke her from sleep and confronted her over a photo in which she had been tagged on social media. The woman alleged that the confrontation became physical after Ross questioned her about whether she was being truthful with him. She told police he slapped her and later accused her of being involved with another person. According to the allegations, she said Ross struck her in the chest multiple times, choked her until she could not breathe, grabbed her by her ponytail and slammed her against a wall. The woman also reportedly provided police with photographs of injuries she said resulted from the alleged incident. Ross voluntarily surrendered to authorities and did not speak with police about the allegations, according to the report. Court records show that he has pleaded not guilty to both charges. The rapper remains in Miami-Dade County jail, although his legal team is working to secure his release. The supplied report says bond was set at $5,000 for the battery-by-strangulation charge and $1,000 for the battery charge. [RELATED: Rick Ross Performance Photos] The allegations surfaced after Ross’s ex-girlfriend posted photos online last week showing injuries she said she suffered at his hands. The supplied report notes that it was initially unclear whether those posts were connected to the arrest, but law enforcement sources later linked the reported August incident to the case. Ross’s attorneys, Steve Sadow and Bradley Horenstein, have rejected the allegations. In a statement to TMZ, they said Ross is “being wrongfully accused” and argued that the woman’s motivations are unclear. They also pointed to the fact that she did not file a police report until about a month after the alleged incident. “Mr. Roberts is innocent and has pled not guilty to the charges,” the attorneys said, referring to Ross by his legal name, William Roberts II. They asked the rapper’s friends, fans and the public not to prejudge the case while the judicial process continues. Rick Ross is scheduled to be arraigned on October 22. The case remains ongoing, and the allegations against him have not been proven in court. 50 Cent is going to war with Verizon ... telling "Power" fans to dump the provider over its STARZ blackout. The rapper and TV mogul blasted Verizon and CEO Dan Schulman on Instagram after the company's Fios customers lost access to STARZ programming amid a messy carriage dispute. iframe 50 urged fans -- particularly viewers in New York and New Jersey -- to switch providers, warning they could miss "Power" and the network's other hit shows. STARZ says negotiations with Verizon broke down after the sides failed to reach a new distribution deal. The network claims Verizon customers could also lose access to "Outlander," "P-Valley," "S.W.A.T.: Exiles," the upcoming "Fightland," and STARZ's movie library. 50's beef is personal ... his G-Unit Film & Television banner produces "Power," its spinoffs and "BMF," all of which have helped make STARZ a major destination for programming with Black stars. iframe STARZ President Alison Hoffman also criticized the blackout, saying the dispute could limit access to programming serving women and underrepresented audiences. A Verizon spokesperson tells TMZ ... "We are disappointed that STARZ has chosen to remove its premium channels from the Verizon Fios TV lineup. While STARZ is currently selling its service direct to consumers for as low as $2.50 a month, they are demanding Verizon customers pay double that amount for access to the same content." They continue ... "Verizon proudly offers a rich, diverse array of programming across our platform, and our focus remains on protecting our customers and delivering content at a fair value. We remain open to reaching a sensible resolution to restore these channels." The spokesperson says STARZ's "baseless claims attempt to distract from a fair contract negotiation." 1. HEADLINE OPTIONS 50 Cent Tells ‘Power’ Fans to Dump Verizon Over STARZ Blackout 50 Cent Calls on ‘Power’ Fans to Leave Verizon Amid STARZ Dispute 50 Cent Goes After Verizon Over STARZ Blackout Affecting ‘Power’ 2. SUBHEAD The rapper and TV mogul is urging Verizon Fios customers to switch providers as the companies remain locked in a carriage dispute. 3. FEATURED IMAGE Image concept: 50 Cent in a promotional or red-carpet setting, paired with STARZ and Verizon branding to illustrate the network dispute. ALT TEXT: 50 Cent speaks out against Verizon over its STARZ programming blackout affecting Fios customers. 4. META DESCRIPTION 50 Cent is urging Verizon customers to switch providers amid a STARZ blackout, warning ‘Power’ fans they could lose access to the hit series. 5. SEO KEYWORDS 50 Cent, 50 Cent Verizon, 50 Cent STARZ, Power STARZ, Verizon STARZ blackout, Verizon Fios, Power fans, 50 Cent Power, STARZ Verizon dispute, Dan Schulman, G-Unit Film & Television SEO Title: 50 Cent Urges ‘Power’ Fans to Leave Verizon Over STARZ Blackout URL Slug: 50-cent-power-fans-leave-verizon-starz-blackout 6. ARTICLE BODY 50 Cent is taking aim at Verizon over its STARZ blackout, urging “Power” fans to consider dumping the provider as the companies remain locked in a carriage dispute. The rapper and TV mogul called out Verizon and CEO Dan Schulman on Instagram after Verizon Fios customers lost access to STARZ programming amid stalled negotiations over a new distribution agreement. 50 Cent specifically urged fans, including viewers in New York and New Jersey, to switch providers so they do not miss “Power” and other STARZ programming. The dispute could affect more than just the “Power” universe. STARZ says Verizon customers could also lose access to shows including “Outlander,” “P-Valley,” “S.W.A.T.: Exiles” and the upcoming “Fightland,” along with the network’s movie library. For 50 Cent, the issue hits particularly close to home. His G-Unit Film & Television banner produces “Power,” its spinoffs and “BMF,” giving him a significant stake in the programming available through STARZ. [RELATED: 50 Cent’s ‘Power’ Franchise Continues to Expand] STARZ President Alison Hoffman has also criticized the blackout, saying the dispute could limit access to programming that serves women and underrepresented audiences. Verizon, however, is pushing back against STARZ's position. A Verizon spokesperson told TMZ the company was disappointed that STARZ removed its premium channels from the Verizon Fios lineup. The company also pointed to STARZ’s direct-to-consumer pricing, saying the network is currently offering its service for as little as $2.50 per month while seeking twice that amount from Verizon customers for access to the same content. “Verizon proudly offers a rich, diverse array of programming across our platform,” the spokesperson said, adding that the company remains open to reaching an agreement that would restore the channels. Verizon also accused STARZ of making what it called “baseless claims” to distract from what it described as a fair contract negotiation. For now, the dispute has turned a television carriage fight into a very public celebrity-backed battle, with 50 Cent making it clear where he stands: If Verizon and STARZ cannot reach a deal, he wants “Power” viewers looking for another way to watch. Rick Ross got a rude awakening in court Thursday morning ... because after his lawyer played the celebrity card in a bid to get him sprung from jail, the judge wasn't impressed. Ross -- real name William Roberts II -- appeared before Judge Mindy Glazer following his Wednesday arrest on battery charges in Miami, and his attorney Bradley Horenstein asked whether the rapper's release could be "expedited" because of his fame and concerns for his safety in jail. rick-ross-x-Miami-Dade-Jail-1 Miami-Dade Jail Glazer wasn't impressed by the celebrity argument ... telling Ross, "I have no idea who you are." She then added he'd be treated fairly "just like everybody else here." rick-ross-The-Alleged-Injuries-ig-1 As TMZ first reported, Ross turned himself in Thursday morning after an ex-girlfriend accused him of getting violent with her during an alleged Aug. 28 incident. The woman told cops Ross allegedly slapped and struck her, choked her until she couldn't breathe, grabbed her by the ponytail and slammed her against a wall, according to our law enforcement sources. She went to police on Tuesday and Ross this morning. rick-ross-The-Alleged-Injuries-ig-2 Ross was arrested on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges and has pleaded not guilty to both. His attorneys tell TMZ he's not guilty, and say he's being wrongfully accused. Ross' celebrity status may help him fill arenas ... but in Judge Glazer's courtroom, he's just another guy.