OCTOBER 2026
Former NBA Star J.R. Smith Arrested On Assault
October 2nd, 2026 | Former NBA star and two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to jail records and law enforcement officials.
Smith, 41, whose legal name is Earl Joseph Smith III, was taken into custody Monday, September 28, in Royse City, Texas, on an outstanding warrant issued by the Southlake Police Department. He was subsequently booked into the Hunt County Detention Center on a charge listed as assault causing bodily injury – family violence.
As of Tuesday, jail records showed Smith remained in custody with no bond listed.
rick ross makes court appearance after assault accusations - out on bond
October 2nd, 2026 | Rapper Rick Ross, 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.
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.
Ross was arrested on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges and has pleaded not guilty to both.
Bond was set at $4,000 on the felony and $1,000 on the misdemeanor, for $5,000 total. Some jail listings show higher figures. Ross bonded out late this morning.
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.
Ross was arrested on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges and has pleaded not guilty to both.
Bond was set at $4,000 on the felony and $1,000 on the misdemeanor, for $5,000 total. Some jail listings show higher figures. Ross bonded out late this morning.