Florida prosecutors drop felony charge against Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Florida prosecutors have dropped a felony charge of battery by strangulation against rapper Rick Ross, also known as William Roberts II. Miami-Dade officials cited insufficient evidence for the decision, which follows his arrest in Miami Beach after a woman he lived with alleged he hit her. While the felony charge has been dismissed, Ross continues to face a misdemeanor charge of battery domestic violence. The legal proceedings are being handled by the Miami-Dade state attorney’s office.