Florida Prosecutors Reduce Rick Ross Domestic Violence Charge

Florida prosecutors have reduced a felony domestic violence charge against rapper Rick Ross nearly a month after his initial arrest. Miami-Dade officials dropped the original charge of battery by strangulation, citing insufficient evidence in the ongoing case.

The rapper had been taken into custody earlier this month following allegations that he struck his live-in girlfriend. While some reports note the initial felony charge, prosecutors ultimately chose to downgrade the matter to a misdemeanor.

Defense attorneys maintain that the artist is being wrongfully accused of the offenses. Legal proceedings are expected to continue following the adjustment of the charges by state officials.