Rick Ross is arrested by US Marshals for kidnapping a man
Rick Ross, ne William Leonard Roberts II, won’t see the streets of Atlanta until July 1, 2015. A Fayette County Judge has denied the rapper bond following Wednesday morning’s arrest related to a kidnapping. Rick Ross, 39, and his bodyguard Nadrian Lateef James, 42, are accused of kidnapping and pistol whipping Jonathan Zumidio on June 7. Zumidio, Ross’ groundskeeper, asserts he was beaten so badly with a Glock while staying in a guest house at Rick Ross’ mansion. Zumidio claims he lost two teeth, injured his neck and jaw, leaving him able to only eat soft foods and that he had multiple scratches and contusions.
According to WSB TV, Rick Ross was arrested overnight by the US Marshal’s Metro Atlanta Fugitive Task Force on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault.
Both men are charged with kidnapping and aggravated battery. Ross has an additional charge of aggravated assault. A judge denied Ross bond in court Wednesday morning.
Rick Ross purchased boxer Evander Holyfield’s former mansion in February 2014 for $5.8 million. It is described by Zillow.com as “the Largest Single Family Home in GA at nearly 50,000 sq ft on almost 105 acres, the estate features 12 bedrooms, 21 bathrooms, palatial formal and informal spaces. Dining Room seats appx 100 guests and has been featured on shows like Drop Dead Diva. At over 350,000 gallons, the Pool is one of the largest private Pools in the US. Truly a magnificent creation designed by local Atlanta architects PFVS (Portman Fuchtman Vinson Sunderland) Architects. Includes 4000 sq ft +/- 2nd home and 7 stall barn The only one of its kind, we present Villa Vittoriosa, meaning “The Victory”, which beautifully combines the European influences of its native Malta with contemporary, timeless architecture.”
Rick Ross will go before a Fayette County Superior Court judge on July 1.
On June 10, Rick Ross was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana charge after being pulled over for his tinted windows on his Bentley. He was also arrested on marijuana charges in North Carolina in 2013, Louisiana in 2011 and Miami in 2008.
