Rapper Rick Ross and his bodyguard were denied bond by a Fayette County judge following their Wednesday morning arrest on assault and kidnapping charges, officials said.
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Allen Stevens said Ross, 39, and bodyguard Nadrian Lateef James, 42, were arrested Wednesday following the investigation into an alleged June 7 assault at Ross’ home,the 235-acre Fayetteville estate formerly owned by boxer Evander Holyfield.
Channel 2 Action News reported that warrants allege Ross and James hit a man with a handgun, knocking out two teeth and causing neck and jaw injuries. What may have led to the alleged attack was unclear, though Channel 2 reported that the alleged victim was believed to be working on Ross’ home.Ross, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery and kidnapping. James was charged with aggravated battery and kidnapping.
They were apprehended Wednesday “without incident,” Stevens said. The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force assisted Fayette authorities with the arrest.
Stevens confirmed to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that both men were denied bond Wednesday. Channel 2 reported that they will remain in jail before going in front of a Fayette County Superior Court judge on July 1.