Freeway Ricky Ross
Ricky Donnell "Freeway Rick" Ross (born January 26, 1960) is an American author and former drug lord best known for the drug empire he established in Los Angeles, California, in the early to mid 1980s. He was sentenced to life in prison, though the sentence was shortened on appeal and Ross was released in 2009.
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Ross in 2009 | |
| Born | Ricky Donnell Ross January 26, 1960 Terrell, Texas, U.S. |
| Other names | Freeway, The Real Rick Ross, Freeway Rick Ross, Freeway Ricky |
| Occupation(s) | Author, former drug trafficker |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Parent(s) | Annie Mae Ross, Sonny Ross |
| Conviction(s) | Conspiracy to possess 100 kilograms or more of cocaine with intent to distribute (21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846) |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment; lowered on appeal to 20 years |
| Website | http://www.freewayrickyross.com/ www.freewayrickyross.com] |
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