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Ross, 39, whose real name is William Leonard Roberts II, and
his bodyguard Nadrian Lateef James, 42, were being held at the
Fayette County Jail in Georgia on charges of kidnapping,
aggravated assault and aggravated battery, a spokesman for the
sheriff's office said. Ross and James were denied bail.
Police went to Ross's mansion in Fayetteville, about 20 miles
south of Atlanta, which he bought last year and was once owned
by boxer Evander Holyfield, at about 6:30 a.m. and initially
were denied entrance.
Officers eventually forced the mansion's gate open and the men
were taken into custody without further incident, authorities
said.
Ross, founder of the Maybach Music Group and known for his 2006
single "Hustlin," was also arrested two weeks ago in Georgia for
marijuana possession.
According to the arrest reports and the sheriff's office, Ross
and James forced Jonathan Zamudio into a bedroom on June 7 and
prevented him from leaving.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said the incident happened at
Ross's estate.
They then beat Zamudio, chipping two teeth and causing a jaw and
neck injury, scratches and contusions, according to the arrest
reports. Ross also struck the man with a handgun and threatened
him with it, the reports said.
WSB-TV reported that Zamudio worked at Ross's property.
Reuters was not immediately able to determine if Ross or James
had a lawyer. A representative for Ross could not immediately be
reached for comment.
(Reporting by Rich McKay; Editing by Suzannah Gonzales and Eric
Beech)
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