""Rutledge and his co-conspirators meticulously planned a violent robbery in a neighborhood convenience store in Clinton Hill, during which a customer was brutally pistol-whipped and shot.""
""This conviction is a testament to the strength of New York City's law enforcement partnerships and our shared commitment to protecting the public from violent gun crime.""
Michael Rutledge was found guilty of multiple charges including Hobbs Act robbery and firearm discharge in connection to a convenience store robbery on February 10, 2023. The violent crime involved Rutledge and two accomplices, leading to significant injuries to a customer and intimidation of store employees. The conviction, announced by federal authorities, underscores effective collaboration among law enforcement agencies in combating violent crime, particularly involving firearms. Rutledge faces a potential life sentence, reflecting the seriousness of the offenses committed during the robbery.
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